What I am thankful for, (in no particular order)

With Thanksgiving this week I feel the need to express my gratitude for many things.

• The sunrise, sunset, and all the beautiful moments in-between.
• My family - past, current, and future (no, there is no announcement there)
• My wife who is the most perfect person for me possible and who has more patience then she gives herself credit for.
• My daughter, Kanga, who keeps me on my toes and is willing to listen to her old man try to explain everything from jake brakes and airfoils to why we go home everyday.
• My son, Tigger, for being (mostly) potty trained and for being so curious.
• Our home in a wonderful, rural, northern Utah town that we adore.
• Indoor plumbing and warm showers.
• Good books, great books, and excellent, life-changing books.
• Music of all kinds that energize, relax, excite, and calm me.
• My body that is able to put up with the abuse I give it.
• Food and eating.
• My wonderful job with great people.
• My recent trip to Boston, MA - a chance for me to explore our nation's early history.
• My religion which buoys me up in times of trial, comforts me in times of sorrow, strengthens me in times of trouble and gives me joy despite the trials, sorrows, and troubles.
• My mind which still seems capable of learning despite challenges.
• The opportunities that are available to me and the ability to identify the best ones.
• The freedom that I enjoy from political oppression and violence.
• My ability to choose.
• Access and opportunity to work out and improve my physical fitness.
• Hot chocolate - enough said.
• Warm blankets on cool nights.
• Modern technology that provides communication, entertainment, and education in ways never before dreamed.
• The freedom of choice.
• A religion and faith that inspires me to be more and which gives me happiness and peace.
• The challenges that help me to grow and that teach me to be more.
• The way my kids greet me when I see them after work.
• Our hot tub, even if it's simple and has issues.
• The opportunity to live where and when we do.
• A wonderful professional office with excellent coworkers.
• The approach of the Christmas season and the excitement and kindness it brings.
• The opportunity to record my experiences, thoughts, and feelings in this blog.