At different times today most of us will sit down and have a meal with friends and family. Prayer will be said and and many will voice the things they are thankful for.<\/p>\n
This time last year my son was at sea. I am thankful he will be home and once again surrounded by family. My thoughts are with those that have taken his place, the Carl Vinson Battle Group. My thoughts \u00a0are also with those still deployed to Afghanistan and \u00a0Iraq as well as bases all over the world and here at home in the US. \u00a0 As we all know there is always someone on duty protecting all of us.<\/p>\n
I want to take the time to thank Jonn and all of you. First to Jonn for allowing me to post here and to all of you for reading my ramblings. \u00a0When I get comments on my post a such as “it’s getting dusty in here” or “I laughed out loud” it makes my day. I am thankful that TAH and sites like it exist, they give voice to concerns that otherwise would be over looked and prove that in diversity there is strength.<\/p>\n
All over our nation this week there have been protest and demonstrations, unfortunately a few people with evil intent cast a shadow over all of those that were protesting peacefully. It is no secret that I do not agree with cause of the protest, but never the less I am thankful that we live in a nation where the right to protest is protected, just as my right to disagree is protected.<\/p>\n
I am a very fortunate man, I have \u00a0 \u00a0in my life a good woman who loves me enough to point out my flaws as well as support my dreams. The last year has not been easy for us but we have not only survived but grown stronger. I am thankful for her \u00a0faith and trust in me. While I have not always been able to be with her in person, my heart is always there.<\/p>\n
Happy Thanksgiving<\/p>\n
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