As I reflect on what I have to be thankful for in life, the thing that is big on my heart is the loss of fellow Catholic High Rocket Garrett Uekman. It is far too unfortunate to see a great young man at 19 years old pass away, no matter in what way. Particularly, it is difficult to see such a high quality young man go who was truly an inspiration to so many people.
At my Thanksgiving lunch with my mom's side of the family, my grandfather settled us down and told us to tell everyone else what we are thankful for. At that time, and for so much of this trip home, I have been most thankful for the opportunity to come back home and say 'thank you' to all of the people that have helped me arrive at where I am today, and who are going to be a big part of wherever life takes me from here.
I'm thankful for my family - Mom, Dad, siblings, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, all of them. If it were not for their great guidance, wisdom, and teaching, I would not be the person I am today by any means. In fact, I'm certain I would be someone that I would NOT want to be. I'm thankful for the foundation that Catholic High has made me to build upon. The teachers, staff, and coaches (and in particular, Coach Estes) have all left a huge impression that I will carry in my life as I prepare to become a teacher and coach of my own.
I'm thankful for Benedictine College. The school, its president and staff, and so many other great things are wonderful factors my life. The opportunity to work with one of the best football coaching staffs in the nation is something that I would not find anywhere else, and what a great experience it has been! I'm thankful for Coach Fran and his leadership in FCA to help me in keeping my faith and helping me to grow in it. I'm thankful for all of my wonderful friendships I have made at BC, Catholic, and anywhere else I have been in my life. I'm also thankful for all of the wonderful friends, times, and kids that I have encountered at Lake Nixon.
Lastly, I'm thankful that God has presented all of these things in my life. There is so much that perhaps all of us are trying to deal with in life. We all have our joys in our lives, and we all have pains in our lives. No, we don't know why God seems to let bad things occur, especially those that happen to good people. We as people have to trust him. He has a plan for us all, and if we trust Him and follow Him, He will reward us with something great.
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