We all have our share of challenges, right now I hate my job with the white hot intensity of a thousand suns, and I'm as sick as a dog. And I just worked on a day when I tried to call in sick, and ended up working three hours past my scheduled time.
Then I was tasked with takin out all of the trashcans in 20degree weather. My face feels like the fukashima reactors right now. Under a lot of pressure and oozing green fluid.
And I get to show up an hour earlier than normal and work till close on Friday.

But in spite of all the challenges I have a lot to be grateful for. I have a roof over my head. I have a loving wife who still loves me and hasn't shot me for all the stupid things I do. Who holds me when I need it, who is always there to listen when I'm distressed. Who works tirelessly to keep that roof over our heads while I'm in school and workin soulsucking jobs.

I have a family that I may not always fully trust, but at least shares the same mental deficiencies. My father in law has not shot me in spite of all his better judgement, my mother in law offers sound medical advice to not only my wife but myself as well.

I have a close friend I can count on in any pinch, regardless of the time and place. And often as not plays some role in my position on the side of the road.

I have far too many friends and acquaintances in this community who are so willing to open their hearts and offer up their means and time to supplement our own.

Honestly for going through hell, I couldn't have asked for a better pack. Mental deficiencies and all.

Happy thanksgiving.

Now go destroy some turkey and pudding.