Thanksgiving

Thanks for…

Kimmy Ann - her empathy, support, determination, sarcasm, cleanliness, strength, vulnerability, passion for teaching, love for her friends and her boys.

Tod – his clearheadedness, “old soul”, focus on school, goal-setting, comfortableness in his own skin, love for his mom and care for his brothers.

Craig – his compassion, faith, sense of humor, servants heart, adaptability and care for younger siblings and friends.

Cole – his energy, joie de vivre, love for sports, never-met-a-stranger attitude and joyful spirit.

Reed – his smile-y disposition, love for learning, snuggleness, devotion to his brothers and great hugs.

Mom & Dad – their faith, balance, music, guidance, inspiration and example.

Siblings – their joy, sarcasm, family values, friendship, support and memories.

Friends – David, Stan, and Jeff. Three men that are shining examples of Christian living. Men that set the bar so high that I will spend my entire life trying to reach it. And will be happy to even get close. Their love for family, community and God is truly inspiring to me. I love you guys.

I am thankful for Kim’s family and the fun we have. I am thankful for my job, that I enjoy it and am able to grow in it, for our family’s health, for having nephews, nieces and Lauren (next best thing to a daughter), for UCLA weekends, for coaching soccer and baseball and basketball, for 20 years of marriage, for my sons teachers and how they help develop our boys, for a God that gave His Son for us, for the Eucharist, for quiet nights reading a book after everyone is asleep, for a life that is truly blessed. I am thankful that we take the time to appreciate what really matters in our lives. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!