This day as many families get together for the traditional American Thanksgiving day feast, I ask you all to take a moment to think of our military who are far from home, our fallen heroes who gave all for us to stay free, the less fortunate who work hard to bring home food just to eat. We have a great privilege to live in the United States, don't take a minute of it for granted.
I am so very thankful for my family, friends, freedom and my faith. I will eat today as a result of the labor of my own hands, my family's loving help and from God's generous bounty.
As this blog was started to chronicle the transition from my life long career to my new career as retired and working for my family's best interest, I should also give thanks for my father's drive and determination to provide for us as kids, his instruction and kindness paid off for me in multiples. While far from wealthy, we are comfortable, we know how to feed ourselves and keep sheltered. I pray only that my children and grandchildren will take my lessons and keep our family tradition alive...
