Thankful

Being thankful for things are one thing. Being thankful for life is another. People have been taken out of my life way to early but I don't allow myself to be mad or bitter. I wake up now everyday for a thankfulness that today has been given to me. I think my life would be very empty without my wife and wonderful daughter. I am so thankful for them that it gives me joy everyday to be along for the journey with them. I can not look at the past because we already have to many stressors in life and when we begin to look forward to what the day has to bring us then things become clear and life seems so short. I try not to take things for granted but there are moments when I do. I try to love on people more, spend more time listening and not talking about myself. I also try to write something nice to someone outside my daily walk either once a week or every few weeks. It makes me feel more complete in my life.

I couldn't write anything greater than claiming the most important thing I am thankful for is my relationship with the Lord. I am grateful for the opportunity that He has given me when I have messed up so much. I talk to HIM wherever or whenever I get the chance. I always know He is listening to me and always has time to fill my heart with JOY. I am not sure I would be here today with out the relationship I have committed to in giving my heart to the person that gave it all for me! I hope in time that I can make my Father in Heaven proud of the way I live my life here on earth.

I am also thankful for the opportunity to go back to school. I was a middle of the pack guy when it came to grades and out of my graduating class in High School I was like 47 out of 84. I got out of school and finished a two year degree and thought that would be it for me. I lucked out in life by getting jobs here and there and held my last job as a HR Manager for a mining company for over 10 years and when the mines started shutting down I lost my job. Something that scared me but instead of beating myself up over it I decided to go back to school. I have taken over 51 hours through WVU and will graduate on Dec. 20 with carrying over those 51 hours a 3.6 plus G.P.A. My wife is a principal and has 2 MA degree and I was always so proud of her but I am thankful I went back because now I know I can do it. I am thankful for making the decision to finishing my BA degree through WVU because I have always been a fan of the school. I am not stopping here I am now applying for University of South Florida for my MA degree and I hope to start by the summer semester.

Being thankful comes with living. When you live for yourself it tends to be a void in your life. When you live with PURPOSE you are excited to start your journey of every day.