I'm Thankful For . . .
In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, we're posting comments from our readers on what they're thankful for. Today's entry is from Jim Coleman of St. George, Utah.
The expression of thanks, the process and experience of giving thanks, and the reflection of Thanksgiving are matters very personal and unique. They are in direct relation to the life experiences one has enjoyed or suffered. I am thankful for the great blessings given me to be in this great land of freedom and abundance. I am thankful I have had the opportunity to fail and to grow; to deal with adversity and become strong; to excel and realize the thrill of high achievement; to enjoy the peace of happy relationships with family, loved ones and associates.
I am thankful for the great individuals who have given me opportunity and helped me to gain vision and strive for accomplishment through service to others and realizing personal development in the process. Above all, I acknowledge and give thanks to the Lord who has given me all I have and who has made it possible to progress due to His great gift to all mankind.
Truly, Thanksgiving is a time not only to reflect upon the goodness of life and enumerate acts of kindness and inventory blessings too numerous to count, but also make personal acknowledgement and give heart-felt thanks while thinking of those less fortunate and striving to help them gain a measure of peace and greater prosperity. I am a very fortunate man.
Jim Coleman, ABR, ABRM, CRS, GRI, e-PRO, SRES, and REALTOR® of 34 years
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I am thankful that so many young Americans volunteer for military service to serve and protect our country, so that the involuntary servitude called "the draft" no longer exists.
Posted by: Gary Dogan | November 14, 2008 06:29 AM
A few years ago I went scuba diving for the first time. I was not prepared for the feeling of complete separateness from the world above, and how peaceful the life below was. That those living beings had no idea what we were up to on land. When times are stressful and hectic, I think about that day and remember that the world comprises more than just us and our problems.
Posted by: Gretchen - LifeStyle Denver | November 17, 2008 10:41 PM
Jim: It is easy to complain and grip about our country, the ecomony, and otehr circumstances which seem to cloud our minds. But I am reminded that in comparison to most of those who inhabit this globe I am truly blessed. There is food on my table, there are no foreign troops cruising my streets, i have a job and can provide the same for others, God has seen to it that my family has been provided for. I am blessed and I thank God for all that He has provided to me. i realize that without his blessings I would have nothing. May God bless this country.
Ben
Posted by: Dr. Ben C. Eubank | November 19, 2008 02:17 PM