Going off travel for a minute I wanted to reflect on my 40th new year and in a few days my 40th birthday. During Thanksgiving our family goes around and does a ritual where we each say what we are thankful for. We call it table grateful and while we dread it and mock it, the purpose of it is to celebrate and give thanks to God for the multitude of blessings in our life.
I wanted to take the time to write 40 Birthday gratefuls that I have in no particular order.
1. The Grace of Christ
2. Tamaria Kemmling
3. Peter Kemmling
4. Nathan Kemmling
5. My brothers, sisters, parents (both blood and in laws)
6. Friends
7. Extended Family
8. Sunrises
9. Business class
10. Spaghetti and Meatballs
11. Single malt scotch
12. Seattle Seahawks
13. Winning
14. My coworkers and colleagues
15. ACA Compliance Group
16. GIPS 2020
17. Karaoke
18. Chicago Dogs
19. Love
20. Patience
21. Forgiveness
22. Boy/Cub Scouts
23. Churches across the world that focus on loving and caring for our fellow man
24. Down comforters
25. Sun tan lotion
26. Humor
27. Sarcasm
28. Cigars
29. Indoor plumbing
30. Heating and air conditioning
31. The United States of America
32. The people of faith who loved me and mentored me in my youth
33. Horses
34. Nightclubs
35. Unexpected notes from friends
36. Easter and Christmas morning
37. Tough lessons
38. Integrity and Character
39. Ronald Reagan
40. For the gift and blessing of one more day of life. One more day with God, with my loved ones, and with the health and ability to fulfill my purpose in life.
May you all feel equally blessed. Happy New Year!
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