Happy Thanksgiving

Well another Thanksgiving come and gone. Should it be? Should we just stop once a year and really give thanks? No. Absolutely not. You knew that answer already.

Over the last few days the Brown's have spent time eating and laughing with our family. Good times watching the kids play, celebrating birthdays that fall during this time of year and laughing at old stories. Fun. Real fun.

However, do we pause and really spend time being thankful?

Let me tell you what we do. This morning each of us had to name out loud 2 things we were thankful for. You know what? It was easy. Easy, because we try daily to thank God for those things that we are most thankful for.

Ok, no sermon. I will save that for Sunday, but each day should be a time of thankfulness to God for the blessings we receive. Regardless of tough times, each of us is blessed to some degree. Just stop and reflect. I bet you are too.

My list (not all but some):

1. Jesus - one cannot experience life, real life without a relationship with him. Thank you for giving your life, so that I may have life. True life.

2. Donna - what a wife. 14 years and going strong. My best friend. My calming influence. Beautiful, sassy and fun to be with. I really can wait to see her each night when I come home from the office.

3. Will - My baby boy. Ok, he turns 5 in a few days, but still my baby boy. We prayed for over 7 years for a child. It is like God decided to bless us extra for waiting so long. He is everything plus that I could have ever imagined in a child. The excitement for life I see in his eyes about everything he does is contagious. You can't help but feel his energy when you are near him.

4. Family - This includes my mom/dad, brother/sister, in-laws, etc.... It is nice that we enjoy seeing each other and spending time together. We can all sit down and eat. Enjoy ourselves and look forward to the next time. A special thanks to mom and pop. What an example for me to try and live my life by.

5. Friends - I enjoyed a run this morning with a buddy. My foot hurt, but it was still fun. Nothing better than a cool air run with a buddy. All of our friends are great. Each of you bring different qualities to our life and we appreciate you. God has been good to put you in our lives.

6. Career - God blessed me 15 years ago when he opened a door at SF for me. Man what a blessing. Yes, I am a nerd. Each day is fun for me. I love being at the office. I love helping others.

7. USA - Man, can we live in a better place. Thanks to each of you that provided the freedoms we enjoy. A special prayer today to those away serving while we are at home. Sacrafice. Thank you.

Ok, just a few. I could go on, but I want. I do encourage you to sit down and just write a few down. I found that when I wrote them down there were many more than anticipated.

May God bless each one of you. Oh, I am thankful for you.