As I have gotten older Thanksgiving has easily become one of my most favorite holidays of the year. It 's not because of all the amazing food, fun gatherings with family and friends and football (which all of these things are great reasons) but because it allows me to reflect back on the year and in my life and it truly allows me to count my blessings. I love this holiday because unlike Christmas there is no gifts involved. Don 't get me wrong I love gifts, but for many years now, the Christmas holiday has been so misinterpreted and has slowly lost it 's true meaning, …show more content…
I am thankful to Jesus for giving his life for me so that I can have a relationship with God and have eternal life. That has meant more to me this year than ever and I have been more intentional about pursuing Him in prayer, word and devotional.
I am thankful for my wife Jennifer Sierra and that God has allowed us to share our lives together. We celebrated nine years of marriage this year and we are more in love than what we have ever been. She is my rock and my support. Everyday that I get to spend with her is a gift from …show more content…
It is amazing to see Rethink Life church growing right before our very eyes and to see our reach expanded to different parts of this City.
I am thankful for Pastor Rodney and Michelle Gage. These two have been monumental to me and my families life. They have embraced us with open arms and have shown us a level of care and love that we have never witnessed. I am so glad that I have them by my side praying and supporting me and my family.
I am thankful for my career at Nutrex Research. I never imagined being where I am and doing what I am doing. I am so thankful to be a part of a company that believes in my skill set and gives me the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
I am thankful for Sabrina and Chris Boesch. These two have built a solid and lasting foundation for my children. I owe them my life, but they continue to give us theirs in their daily love, generosity, support and care. We would not be where we are if it was not for them. There have been Angels in our life.
I am thankful for my extended family. To all my aunts, uncles and cousins, thank you. Even though we have not remained as close as we would like, we still are together. We become stronger when we are United and despite the recent passing of my aunt Minerva Garcia, we stand together. We mourn together and we laugh