Been doing some serious thinking about what I am thankful for and it is a long list but I need to share it. First and fore most I am thankful I am alive. I have suffered depression in my life and sometimes wished the pain was over. I never reached out to anyone because I always felt it was my burden to bear no one elses. I realize as I continue this journey that this notion is selfish and hurtful. Pain shared is pain lessened. I was always afraid of being seen as weak and truthfully part of me still is. I am thankful that i had 34 years as 4 days with my mom. Not a day goes by I dont miss her and wish I could have just one more day. I am thankful for my dad. He isnt perfect and and his flaws are many like us all but he has the biggest heart of any man I have ever met. He was distant when I was a kid but as I grew older he became my best friend and if I am Half the man he is and has been then I will be doing ok. I am thankful for my brother Greg swisher. I was the pain in the butt little brother growing up and we werent very close. The older we get the more I love him and realize what a good man and father he is. I am thankful for my sister Michelle Swisher. Without her I wouldnt have survived childhood or learned what it is like to be compassionate and strong. She is one of the smartest and kindest people I know and I am beyond fortunate to have her in my life. I am thankful for my two children Devon and harmony. Without them I wouldnt have known the joy of being a daddy or what unconditional love means. From the moment I saw them both take their first breath I fell helplessly and hopelessly in love. I am thankful for my best friend and partner in all things Matt. He has seen me at my worst and helped me to be my best. I am lucky to have him. I am thankful for my girlfriend Vanessa. She sees the real me and hasnt run like so many before. She is a light i sorely needed. I am thankful for the long list of friends that check on me and encourage me to stand up and be me. I love you all. I am thankful for John And Kathy Allen for making me a part of their dojo family and providing me a chance to be more than I ever thought I could be. Lastly I am thankful that I am not alone and that I have learned true strength comes from the trust one has in others. Together we are stronger than we are individually. Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Be safe be merry enjoy your friends and family and if you have nowhere to go or celebrate with im a call text or message away.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 06:43:39 +0000
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