Happy Thanksgiving

I always look forward to this time of year. On the one hand I like to eat, so I enjoy all of the food. On the other, I get such great joy from spending time with my family and friends. Each year during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season I'm amazed at how much my immediate and extended family changes. Having had my fifth child this past year, I continue to realize the great privilege and responsibility I have as a parent. I also remember both of my grandfathers and my father who have passed on in years past. I'm thankful for the happy memories I have of each of these men who helped to shape my life. Continuing with the thought of being thankful, here are the top 5 things I'm thankful for this year.

• God's grace and patience with me as I strive to grow in my relationship with him.
• My beautiful wife.
• My 5 children
• A home to keep me warm as the weather turns cold.
• My coworkers, who make my job a pleasure each day.

May God richly bless each of you on this Thanksgiving day!