Family, Food, and Football

If three words could define America better I haven’t found them. If there is a nation that has more to be thankful for I haven’t found it either. As Americans we have so much to be thankful for. The freedoms we enjoy are truly the envy of the rest of the planet. The luxuries that we have come to expect are nothing but dreams for 95% of the planet. But yet, sometimes it seems that Americans are some of the most ungrateful, negative people ever to walk this planet. And yes, I will admit that I am as guilty of this as anyone.  With papers, exams, and normal day to day issues, I’m finding that it is very easy to become negative and stressed. When I turn on my tv after a long day of classes, talking heads (thanks Dad) such as Glen Beck, Keith Olberman, and Bill O’Riley  give us  every reason to think that the world is a horrible place and that we all should prepare for a unavoidable apocalypse. Even amongst all of this, at least  I personally, have so very much to be thankful for. First and foremost, I am thankful for my salvation and the hope that I have through my Lord and savior Jesus. There is no greater blessing than that. I have a family who loves and supports me in everything I do, and will always be a rock in my life. I have the world’s greatest best friend and girlfriend who always puts a smile on my face. She is always there to listen to my little petty complaints, and even though we are separated by a great distance, she always makes me feel loved. I also have the best group of friends that a person could ever have. Some old and some knew, both of which have made lasting imprints on my life, and have been apart of memories that I will cherish forever. I also have the great blessing of being able to pursue my dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. I have not even began to crack the ice on my blessings, but most of you are already tired of reading this so I will leave it at this, I am very blessed with more than I deserve. But before you go and update your facebook status, tweet that you are sitting on your couch, or dominate some noobs on Call of Duty, take maybe two minutes out of your oh so busy life and thank God for all you have been blessed with. I hope God blesses everyone with a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the family, food, and football (or if you a UK fan, the basketball)!

GO BIG BLUE