My Thanksgiving List
Tomorrow we will celebrate Thanksgiving. As we do, we pause to reflect on the many things we should be thankful for and for me.. it's a LONG list... My guess is it's that way for you to. On this Thanksgiving eve, I am thankful for..
My wife; Holli Alice Potts. We've been married 27 years. She's seen me at my best and my worst. She loves me regardless. She completes me. Holli Alice, I love you and am thankful for you this Thanksgiving.
The Lord Jesus... years ago, Jesus reached down into the tiny East Fork community and touched a farm boy in the heart. I am thankful Jesus loved me enough to die for me and still loves me even when I fail today.
First Baptist Church, Emerson.. I started as interim there the first of November. I am enjoying preaching there and getting to know the people. Thank you, Emerson, for how you have received Holli and me.
My kids... Robert, Will & Sarah... Robert has graduated and will be moving to Virginia in about a month (Glad he has a job and wish it was closer), Will is a junior and Sarah is a freshman at KSU. I love spending time with our kids and very proud of each one.
My extended family. We don't get home much but, I am thankful for my extended family. It's been a tough year for us with Daddy's death in April of this year. Love you, Mom, Mitzi & Deana.
I am thankful for the lessons I learned and the people I met while trying to plant "The Retreat At Dallas." There was a group of people (you know who you are) who worked with me to try to plant a church and I will always appreciate them.
I am thankful for the opportunities I've had to substitute teach this fall. I've enjoyed meeting teachers and administrators and getting to know some new people.
I'm thankful for Rich Erdman, a good friend who has helped me. Rich is an encourager.
I'm very thankful Bama's field goal kicker missed 4 times when LSU played Bama on Nov. 4 in the "game of the century." 
I'm thankful for friends. There are several people who have contacted me periodically this year to check on me. I greatly appreciate that. You folks know who you are.. Thanks.
I'm thankful to the guys in the Etowah Valley Football Association for taking me under their wing and helping me learn how to be a football official. I enjoyed working with and getting to know you guys.
I'm thankful to Dr. Earnest Easley and the Roswell Street Baptist Church for their assistance this year.
In summary, I'm thankful for a roof over my head, food on the table, a Savior who loves me and forgives me, friends and family and health.
Holli and I wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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