I love this holiday. It invokes so much American tradition and long held belief that there is a God who bestows his goodness on us and thanks are in order. From the Pilgrims struggles to start a new family managed society to our grandparents depression stories and from the forefathers of our nation, to the solder in the field of battle on a faraway desert.  This tradition is deep to our core. It’s buried deep into our identity as an American that it will endure until the end of time. Its expresses our goodness and our greatness all wrapped together. We are a nation of families and tomorrow we will give thanks for all that we have been entrusted.

And now I send out a big thank you first to my God and King, Jesus Christ for the many gifts of goodness and mercy that he has blessed me with. To my Wife whose love and partnership is a blessing that is the best part of life on this earth. To my family spread all over the world. To my wonderful, hardworking employees, you are the best in the world and I am grateful to be working alongside you. To the American Solder, thank you (s) are not good enough for your committed service to our nation. To the patriots bloody feet, and starving a long winter for an idea. To our police, first responders, and firemen, who are on call as we set down to a large meal and partake? To the many friends, colleagues, and clients, thank you, thank you thank you.

It’s a good idea to list out the many things you are grateful for. A spirit of gratitude will make your personal struggles easier to bear.