This week we see a lot of people’s lists about things they are thankful for so since I am 46 years old, I thought I would share 46 things that I am thankful for. No order just as they come to mind:
- Forrest Hills in the 70s- Perfect childhood!
- Tennessee Temple in the late 80s and Early 90s- where I had a blast, Martin Dorm, coached girls basketball with Jeff and Melitta Rector, Thunder Ducks, the Choo Choo, the lake, 99 cent movies, and I met my wife, Valerie!
- My Wife Valerie- by far the best decision of my life.
- My sons and daughter- they have taught me so much, I hope they never find out I don’t have a clue what I am doing.
- Forrest Hills, Franklin Road, Lighthouse, & Mt. Vernon- all of the friends they represent.
- Community- I get to be the Pastor, what a great life.
- My Sisters DeAnna and Nikki- compared to them I am very normal.
- My Dad and Mom- if I had a napkin I would draw it out for you and if I had pen and paper I would write it for you!
- My Sister In Law Julie- someone has to keep me focused!
- My Step Mom- a helpful voice in a very hard time.
- Tony Hutson- for being Tony Hutson when I needed a Tony Hutson.
- Tia- everyone remembers their first dog, she was my best friend for 15 years.
- Glenn Ford- couldn’t have had a better friend, ALABAMA!
- The Glennmobile- best friends had to have wheels! Unte Gleeben Gloten Globen
- Allen Reynolds- everybody needs a childhood friend who stays in your life, he's been mine 46 years.
- Camp Maranatha- whether camper or counsellor a magical place! I'll push you lead this round!
- Preacher and Grandma Brock- The Gray Fox knew when you were up to no good.
- Kay Kay, April, Jonathan- The gangs all here, let’s play!
- Andy Griffith- Everything is always OK in Mayberry.
- Ford Escort- first car that was a piece of junk, my sisters first car was a Trans Am, but at least I had a car.
- United States Air Force- proud to have served.
- Old Country- what can I say I am a southern boy and I like a good story.
- Lake Lanier- mama and papaw’s pontoon boat, Uncle JL’s ski boat and the dock!
- Monteagle- half way going and coming!
- Buses- Diesel never gets out of your blood.
- Books- Uncle Donald and Mama I still love to read.
- Uncle Sam and Aunt Ginger- everybody needs a second mom and dad, their mine.
- Belinda- everyone needs that cousin, she’s mine.
- Matt, Mark, and the wood pile- can’t be a Stancil and not work summers in the woods pile.
- Uncle Robert- don’t let the little things shake you! Pull up your pants.
- Aunt Teresa- Scrabble time!
- Granny Stancil- never knew anyone like her! Let me show you what I have frozen and canned!
- Mamaw Davis- Peach snuff, Randy Travis, and Fruit Face Freaks!
- Papaw Davis- Lost In Space, fishing poles, and Pintos!
- Freed Ware- son if God’s called you to preach you won't be happy in anything else.
- Betty Ware-so glad to be her favorite. Can we have fried chicken for dinner?
- Beth and Jessica Ware- no we don’t speak Spanish or Creole.
- Family Holidays- hectic, crazy, exasperating but would not miss them for the world.
- Murfreesboro- great place to grow up!
- Georgia- always on my mind!
- Hawaii- literally feel the stress leave your body.
- Curtis Hutson, Bob Kelley, Tony Hutson, Tom Malone- my pastors.
- Robert Vincent, David and Debbie Propes, Connie Pearson, Harry Carr and all the teachers they represent- thank you.
- All my coaches- locker rooms, bus rides, game day, can't explain it if you didn't play!
- Ron King, Roger Henson, Sam Roark, Devin Key, Shane Newsome, Tommy Cochran, Frankie Shupe, Mandy Jones, Laurie Duffy, Denise Bowman, Kerri Davis, Kim May and MVCS 86- great year!
- 46 years to enjoy a great life.
Without question Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection is the greatest of all things because of this I have hope. Having hope in the next life allows me to fully enjoy all the things in this life.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
-Brent
