I am thankful that my parents (and all my family) are still with me and predominantly healthy. We've never really suffered close or unexpected loss. Not even serious injury or sicknesses. Both sets of grandparents are long gone but NEVER forgotten. I've only lost uncle on my Dad's side (out of 6 siblings) and 2 uncles on my Mom's (same number I think.)
Not a single cousin (or other family member) lost to anything like war or a traffic accident. You could almost say that I'd never known loss.... unless you knew about my daughter. [She's still alive, and well... I hope.]
I'm thankful that I have finally found a career that has led me to my best financial situation in 54 years. Like others, I'm thankful to have a job.
I'm thankful that there is still SOME relative peace in the World, and that America has survived the terrorist attack on 9/11... and that we are beginning to adapt our reaction and security stance to one based on intelligence rather than "shock and awe."
I'm thankful for the American spirit and our history as a country. I'm PROUD to be part of it and to have served in its defense. My highest HONOR goes to those who have given their lives in the service of America.
I'm thankful that we have freedom OF and FROM religion in this country. I wouldn't want to live under ANY other legal system that was based on religion! But, I'm ALSO thankful that the predominant religion in this country is Christian. Not to slight ALL (or any) others.... but, I am GLAD that I was brought up with a very clear and complete understanding and EXAMPLE of a Christian life.
I'm thankful for free speech, (and Al gore for inventing the internet,) and the ability to sit here and "debate" issues of such great importance to us all.... and Roadhogs sex life... with people I've never met but feel connected to. Truckers of all ages, sizes, sexes and temperaments. Ladies with true grit, humor and confidence. Men who are quite capable and willing to throw a punch, or fight it out, when they feel attacked or angry.... yet willing to talk it out if given the chance. Yeah... I'm thankful for CAD.
I could Blah blah blah go on blah blah forever... but.... I gotta go to that job I'm so thankful for! :lol:
Y'all be safe. And get home if you can. I'm working Thursday, but we're having our turkey day on Friday.