Thanks be to Gobble

Another Thanksgiving has rolled around. To those of you who left me voice mail messages on the night of Thanksgiving, I appreciate the calls and wish a happy Thanksgiving to you too (Bill and Rob.) This year, the holiday came with little fanfare. Work had my attention and time consumed right up to hours before and hours right after the holiday. I did manage to have Thanksgiving itself off, however I was in bed and sleeping by 2000L in order to be awake so I could be right back here at the airport by 0200L. This year involved a slightly uncomfortable dinner at the in law's. The food was great, as was a delicious green been casserole that I made, but there was a few moments of discomfort between my wife and her family that caused me to raise an eyebrow or two.

Details will remain private. I will say that it's a damn shame when family members can't find it in their hearts to show real love. Night's like tonight really make me appreciate the love, care and concern that I grew up with from my immediate, extended families and friends. So many times I look back and I see that life was definitely not easy for me. I always seemed to have to learn the hard way, take the longer paths to success and climb up from the low points that I often found myself in. That being said....well...I'm just glad I had people in my life to show me that they loved me. The love they showed may not have fixed my mistakes, nor did it make my accomplishments come any easier....but it sure as hell was great to feel like I was cared for and appreciated along the journey.

Earlier today, I was trying to think of reasons to give "thanks." At the end of the day, literally, I know exactly what it is that I am giving "thanks" for this year. God Bless and Thank you, to all of my loved ones who showed me they care. To those who have left this life and those who are still with me....Thank You. I love you all and appreciate every bit of care you have shown me in this lifetime.

As I was driving to work tonight, I saw a shooting star. I'm not the most superstitious person in the world, yet, I still wish upon shooting stars. My wish tonight, was for others to experience the love and care that I've been blessed with in my life. On that note, my 757 just called in range so I need to roll. Thanks be to god.