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Happy Thanksgiving

For all our struggles and trials, we have so many things for which to thanks our Maker.  I love the WSJ editorial today, recounting the trials of the Plymouth colony.  Our ancestors were sturdy souls.  Here are a few things I’m grateful for:

  • I have a great job.  I work with a great group of people for an interesting company in interesting times.  I am challenged each day, but I enjoy the work.  I’m finally doing the type of work I begged Omniture to let me do, and I’m finding I’m very good at it.  The pay is much better than Omniture as well, which is badly needed with a new baby on the way.
  • I have bright and curious children.  It’s a blessing to have kids who are interested in many things, who can stare wide-eyed at a simple crow in the yard or be amazed by a book about fossils.  I love each one of them.
  • My wife of nearly 10 years sticks with me, in spite of all my faults.  She’s thoughtful and kind and works hard every day.  She’s suffering exhaustion and discomfort to bring another child into the world, for which I’m more than grateful.
  • Tennessee is a beautiful state.  While no place is perfect, this is a good place for our family right now.  I love watching the mist on the rivers I cross when I drive to work in the morning.  I love the sunsets.  I love the wonderful Tennessee accent and the kindness of the people.
  • I am thankful for the chance to work closely with the missionaries.  I loved my mission, and it’s wonderful to help teach.  It makes my faith stronger and blesses my life. 
  • I’m thankful for my family.  I don’t think we took for granted having them so close for so long; we knew exactly how great it was.  I bought a cheeseball at the store the other day and caught myself thinking I could have my family over to eat it.  I’m also thankful for all the technology that makes the 1900 miles seem less.

Here are a few more things I’m thankful for with links to deeper thoughts where appropriate:

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!