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It has been a long, long time since I last posted here and I hope to be back sooner to post again.

This time of year is a good one for reflection and I have taken some time over the past week to think about what I am most thankful for as I move past the halfway point of my 53rd year in this world.  This list may not hit them all, but I think it will get the top 5 to 10 items that bring me the most joy and peace.

I would encourage you to take the time to reflect and think about what you are most thankful for.  I know I take so much for granted and it is high time I gave thanks:

1. I am thankful to live in a country where  I can worship freely and be an active member of the Christian community.
2. I have the most wonderful wife and two awesome sons.  They are the joy of my life and I cannot fathom them being any better or more rewarding to me than they are.
3. My life has been immeasurably blessed by my in-laws.  My parents died right after I married my wife and my father in law and mother in law have been so supportive and loving to me for as long as I can remember.
4. I am blessed beyond measure to be able to earn a good living in a business that I have started.  So much of my success comes from relationships and friendships I have acquired over the years and that is a blessing also.
5. I have relatively good health and am  able to come and go as I please in most situations.

I could add many others to this list, but these are the top 5 that I give thanks for everyday.

What is your list of the top 5 things you are thankful for?  Are you giving thanks for the many blessings you have?

Take time to reflect and say thank you to those who are making a difference.  You will be glad you did.

A little break from the norm today to wish all of you a happy and Blessed Thanksgiving.

I know this has been a tough year for many, yours truly included, but there are also so many positive things that I can cite that make this a year of challenge, growth and eager anticipation for the coming year of 2010.
My family is continually blessed in ways I can never fully contemplate. Let me just share a few:

• Our oldest son will graduate from college in May 2010
• Our youngest son will complete his sophomore year in the spring and he is very engaged in his college situation
• I sense a level of optimism from clients and potential clients that has not been there for almost 18 months

I wish you and yours the best in this season. The Lord will never provide you wish a hardship that He cannot help you overcome. Pray for his strength and grace daily!

Dan