Full of Thanks!!

Today is a day that is difficult for many people.  So many people do not understand that their "crosses" are actually their strengths.  In my perspective of the world, I see how wonderful it is to be blessed with the gift of faith.  For example, I have to have faith that my parents will feed me, toilet me and ensure that I am not left alone for long lengths of time.  I know that I will be cared for and all of my needs will be provided for by my parents, my sister's, my grandparent's, auntie's and uncle's as well as my friends and companion Mr. James. For this I give thanks for my faith in humanity!

Being thankful for having special needs is my greatest appreciation.  My disability allows me to sit back and enjoy watching the world around me, I love watching people be goofy and silly...my dad also enjoys this past time.  I often make my sisters laugh when I sneak up on them or grab their toys.  I also like splashing them in the tubby with water!!  Recently my splashes have equaled that of Shamu, the orka whale, at Sea World Orlando, so you see, bath time is one of my favorite times of the day.

I wanted to take the opportunity this Thanksgiving day to personally say "Thank You" to all my 'fans' from the website!!  You all have helped me have one of the best years of my life.  Thank you for your prayers and well wishes, I'm sure much of this effort has allowed me to enjoy yet another Thanksgiving with my Dad!!  As we all know, he is the coolest guy in the family.  But please don't forget about his comrades from 1-15 Infantry 3rd Heavy Brigade 3rd Infantry Division who are serving and sacrificing time away from their families this Thanksgiving day in Iraq.  They are providing for the Iraqi people a new perspective on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.  

We must remember to give thanks to all our deployed and state side military personnel who work tirelessly and often alone in order to keep in tact our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!  Please evaluate your gifts and crosses today and know that you can be happy if you fill yourself with thanks!