Thanksgiving

For the second year in a row Chris and I are apart at Thanksgiving. Last year I was home alone while she was here in Mexico on a moms trip to see the kids. This year I am the one in Mexico as I needed to extend my stay to complete the dental work I am having done.
Together or apart, we have many reasons to be thankful.

We have a good life.
I never get tired of sitting on the deck and looking out over the country view. We have a nice, comfortable home and live in a moderate climate. While we may have difficulty deciding what we're going to have for dinner each night, we never stress about going hungry. We have books available on Kindle and a library that isn't too far away. 
Books, food, comfort, and each other -- what more does anyone really need?

I am proud of our kids.
They live in vastly different climates -- a tropical beach city and a rural mountain setting.
And each is happy where they are. 
We'll be going to see Hannah, Jason, and the pups in a month and have been visiting in Puerto Vallarta with Aaron and Jenny on this trip that ends tomorrow (Chris went home last Friday). 
They all seem to be enjoying life. 
What more could a parent want for their kids?

In all honesty, today won't be that much different from most days. 
To be sure -- there will be some different foods and gatherings of friends, but I feel thankful on a daily basis. Life is not Instagram perfect, but it is a good life. 
"Just another day in the life of John" is more than a stupid little saying. It is an attitude of gratitude and recognition of the good life that I get to live every single day. It is not extravagant nor is it extraordinary. It's just a simple, but good life.

I hope that you find many reasons to be thankful today. While today may be the US holiday to give thanks, it doesn't take a holiday to show gratitude and express grace to one another.

Be well, my friends!

John