Humbled During The Holidays

During the holiday‘s, I always think back to the time when I was younger. My family was lucky enough to be put into a situation, or I should say situations, that taught me many lessons. I’m always thankful when I can learn something. Most people would not see it as being lucky.

Back then, I had no idea the lessons I was being taught would prove to be so valuable. I thought, at my immature age, God was punishing me and my family. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out what the hell we had done to deserve it.

Being caught in the crossfire of life can be scary and will leave a mark. You might not see the physical scars but, the emotional trauma can be catastrophic.

That’s where I think I’m lucky. Though my upbringing was littered with infrequent highs and lower than lows, it taught me what’s truly important in life. The love of family is by and far the most important thing in the world as far as I’m concerned.

Let’s take a moment to define family.

In my case, there are many biological ties, but that’s not all. If life has taught me anything, it’s that family comes in all shapes and sizes and doesn’t always follow traditional definitions.

I’m lucky enough to have friends that I will always consider part of my family and I have family members that I’ll never consider to be my friend and by virtue of that exclusion, they’re not family.

Simply put, biology does not make a family.

To my “family”, I am thankful for all of you!

I have a loving wife, two beautiful little girls, a better than most brother and a loving mother. Now, add loving in-laws to the mix, sprinkle in great friends and I have the recipe for a blessed life.

I don’t have monetary riches but I’m filthy stinking rich when it comes to my family!

I am humbled by my true wealth.

Please, take a moment to look at the brighter side of things and remember that it could be far worse than what it is.

If you are having a hard time right now, I wish you all the best and I’m thinking of you.

If you have what you need, I’m happy for you and hope that you are thankful for it.

If you have more than you need, I implore you to share with those who are in need.

Not for one moment am I afraid to admit that I believe in Jesus Christ, therefore Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

If that offends you, I don’t give a shit and you can piss off!