I am thankful,

for my dear dragon, who loves, comforts, and encourages me;

for my friends, who bring cheer, warmth, and happiness to me;

for my parents, who have supported me through numerous trials, and who did not abandon me.


I am thankful,

that I can stand, even after breaking my back at work and requiring numerous procedures to correct it;

that I can walk, even after i destroyed my right knee skiing and the surgery made it worse;

that I can talk, even when my throat hurts enough to make me crazy most of the day;

that I can think, even after years and years of prescription drugs reduced me to a marshmallow;

that I can play piano, even after all my repeated accidental attempts of digit amputation through stupidity.


I am thankful,

that my music can be heard by others;

that my message can be felt by others;

that my purpose is secured.


I am thankful,

that my God has not abandoned me. This would be what I am most thankful for.


Happiness is not the goal; it is the natural result of practicing contentment.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!