November 24, 2014
I am a member of a Toastmasters group.
Recently in one of our meeting the topic for the day was, “What are
you thankful for?” This was suppose to be an impromptu question
that each person was expected to respond to within a 2 minute time
frame. One person got up and said I don’t really have anything I'm
thankful for. I expected them to tell us about some resent tragedy or
some other horrible event in their lives. No, this person went on to
say their live is very ordinary and not really anything to be
thankful for. I reflected on their comments for a period of time and
I thought there are at least a dozen things this person should be
thankful for, I know I have at least that many!
We live in the land of the free because
of the brave! I am thankful for all my fellow countrymen that have
volunteered in our armed services. We are one of the few counties in
the world were military service is voluntary and yet we have one of
the strongest militaries on the planet. I am thankful for all of our
men and women that have served or are currently serving in the
defense of our freedom!
When Abby and I were first married we
were so happy together and that happiness grew through out the years.
I didn't think we could be any more happy than we were; then, Spencer
our son came into our lives and I am so thankful and happy that we
were blessed with this gift!
I am thankful for the freedoms that
were fought so hard for that each one of us enjoy simply by living in
this nation. One of the most cherished freedoms we have is the
freedom to worship as we see fit. I am grateful to God not only for
the blessing we each have in our personal lives, but the blessings we
have as a nation and a state.
On November 4 of this year my neighbors
asked me to serve as your Mayor again for two more years. I am so
grateful to all of my friends and neighbors for your continued
support and trust in my leadership. Thank you.
Finally, I am so grateful for all the
friends and family that have chosen to share their lives and
experiences with Abby, Spencer and myself their support and
friendship are so very important to me!
As we gather this week with our family
and friends I challenge each one of us to look for that someone or
something we are grateful for that has made a large impact in our
lives and one that we often just assume will always be there. Often
the things that are truly the most important to us are the people
that we forget to say “Thank You” to and to remember when we are
giving thanks this time of year.
Let me conclude by saying a special
thank you again to of all brave men and women in the armed services.
We owe each of you a debt that can never be repaid, nor words express
enough our gratitude and respect that we all have for each of you. I
know I can never say nor do enough to thank you for your service so
let me simply just say “THANK YOU, and God Bless!” May God watch
over you and protect you and bring you home safely!
Yours in service,
Chuck
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