I know it’s past Thanksgiving, but I felt that I should write this post anyway. First and foremost, I’m thankful for being alive and healthy. God obviously has a plan for me or I would be gone by now. Second, I’m thankful for my family and friends. I’ve been through a lot of dark times, especially in the last few years, and they were always there for me, no matter what. Last but certainly not least, I’m thankful for myself. As I take time to reflect on my life and all the pitfalls and perils that I’ve been through, I always come to the same conclusion. A person of lesser mind and weaker resolve would have given up a long time ago. But I’m either too cocky or too naive to accept defeat, even if it’s staring me right in the face.