This is Thanks #30, the final Thanks post for November. It is certainly not the least Thanks post of November. I might say that I have saved the best for last. Everywhere I go, there's me and this empty spacewith a simple thought, I can see her smiling face In the moments when I lose my wayit's her calming voice I hear, and all's okay When busy runs away with the time that I missShe's there, eye Continue Reading...
Thanks #29 (Bible)
I am thankful for the Bible. The book of all books. I am thankful for the recorded history and the truths that forever apply in the Bible. It's my own guide to all that matters in life. It guided my parents, and their parents. It'll be around to guide many more. I'm thankful it's here for me. As my daughter Jacqueline parades around singing, "the B-I-B-L-E, yes that's the book for me", me too, Continue Reading...
Thanks #28 (Quiet)
I am thankful for quiet. I don't get much quiet, but I am thankful for it when I do. Quiet is just a nice sound to ponder. Quiet, with no phones, no TV, no computer, no background chatter, no traffic, no hustle, no bustle, just quiet. If I'm outside, then it's quiet but for the sounds of nature, water, and wind that I long for. Just the quiet that after a few moments, allows me a chance to let my Continue Reading...
Thanks #27 (Christmas Season)
I am thankful for the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Christmas season. I enjoy the moments that allow for time when I can sneak mentally away to a slower time and pace of Christmas memories past. I'm sure I had more down time then than I do now, and I'm sure I probably complained to my parents at the time that I was bored. I certainly wish I had that time now, and I know I wouldn't Continue Reading...
Thanks #26 (Music)
I am thankful for music. I find enjoyment in the beautiful sounds of music. I am constantly impressed by artists' abilities to write meaningful lyrics and the notes that accompany their delivery. I love the sound of powerful, beautiful voices singing with passion and conviction. Music can help to motivate. Music can also be a place to lose ones self while the mind wanders or even ponders anything Continue Reading...
Thanks #25 (Sports)
I am thankful for sports. I have spent thousands of hours playing, practicing, teaching, watching, and dreaming in sports. Through sports I learned disciplines. I learned teamwork. I learned respect. I learned how to get along with others. I learned what it meant to be a part of something bigger than myself. I learned how to compete. I learned how to win and lose graciously. I learned motivation Continue Reading...
Thanks #24 (Trans-Siberian Orchestra)
I am thankful for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. In a couple of hours I will be going to see them for the 13th consecutive year. This is more than just a concert to me. Below I have included the links to the previous pieces I have written regarding TSO. I have another one or two pieces coming soon. For today, I am thankful for the band, their talents, the message they share, and the attention to Continue Reading...
Thanks #23 (Thanksgiving)
I am thankful for Thanksgiving. I am thankful for the day of visiting with family yesterday. We had a tremendous meal and fun family time on both Wednesday and Thursday. I'm glad we are able to take the time to get together. Continue Reading...
Thanks #21 (Sue)
I am thankful for Sue. She is the mother of Steve, Ryan, and Erin. I am thankful that she did not, and has not stopped being their mother. A good mother, who has used all she knows of parenting, and even learned more in order to do her best as a mother. As their father, I am fortunate to have had a parenting partner who has been as committed to being mom as Sue has. The challenges we've faced and Continue Reading...
Thanks #20 (Yesterday)
I'm thankful for yesterday. Yesterday was just a nice, quiet, relaxing day. Amaris had a vacation day and we were able to just enjoy the day together with the twins. It was a restful morning compared to most. We both went to My Gym with the twins, then we got them each a donut, and stopped by the workplace of a friend of ours along the way. Then we returned home and played with the kids for a Continue Reading...