Thursday, November 24, 2005

Plenty To Be Thankful For...

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on your life and count your blessings. As I was thinking about it today, there really is so much for me to be thankful for...

- My beautiful daughter Leisa must top the list! This was our fist Thanksgiving with her in our lives, and how special it was. I can't imagine life without her. She has completely changed my perspective on life, love and happiness.

- My adoring wife Kelly - my true inspiration in life! I would not be acting today if it wasn't for her. Kelly has taught me to pursue my dreams at any cost - and to never give up! Her unconditional love, understanding and support has been my inspiration to explore this endeavor - and I am thankful every day that she is in my life.

- My loving parents – who gave me every opportunity in life, and molded me into the man I am today. My mother is my biggest fan, and her ongoing encouragement keeps me striving for more. My father (who died in Nov 1999) is the man that taught me how to dream. He still remains my hero today.

- My family and friends. When I look back on my life, it’s my family and friends that have truly made a difference. I could take up a whole blog just writing about how special each one is in my life. No matter what else you have in life, nothing matters more than family and good friends. In that area, I am truly blessed!

- Denny Johnson. I have to list Denny separately since he has had such a huge impact on my life. Denny began to play a significant role in my life around the same time my father developed cancer in 1999. Over the past few years, Denny’s wisdom, encouragement, support and friendship has helped me grow into who I am today. Denny (along with his wife Fay and son Tim) have opened up their lives to me as if I was part of their family. Ever since he asked me to join
SOFTRITE Technology, Inc. in 1999, my life has taken on greater meaning. In fact, I have applied many of the lessons that I have learned in our business to my acting career, and what a difference it has made. It’s because of Denny and SOFTRITE that I have the flexibility and means to pursue acting today – and for that I am truly thankful!

As you can see, I have much to be thankful for! Every person I have ever met is a thread in the tapestry of my life. Each one is a special part of me - and I don’t take any one of them for granted. Happy Thanksgiving!

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