With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, and the rest of the "big" holiday season approaching, it brings to mind things that I'm thankful for. Yes, the Thanksgiving holiday gives a good reason to think about these things, but fortunately these things I'm thankful for every day of the year!

 

1) First of all, my Family: Without their support, I would not be able to have pursued my dream of having a martial arts school. Thanks Mom, Dad, Di, Thomas, nieces, and all my cousings and Aunties!

 

2) My students. I learn from them just as much, if not more, as they do from me.

 

3) My Friends. Sometimes, they give you that boost and kick in the rear that has a different effect than if family members do it. Some friends to note:  Sherril...You've been my best friend, business associate, and confidante for so long, that I don't know what I'd do without you around! You "call me out" when I need it, you patiently listen when I rant, you share in my happiness, comfort me when I'm not so happy, and kick me in the rear when my motivation-motor starts to run out of gas.  Reggi....Thank you for being my sounding board and counselor. When I first started teaching martial arts, I knew that being a "counselor" would be part of the job.....I never realized that counselors need counsel too!  You've opened my eyes again to things that are not-all-of-this-world.....even while being brought up around those things, I forgot about much of it as I grew up.

 

4) My teachers....They not only teach me the "martial" aspect, but most importantly....the "art". They've taught me that teaching martial arts is not a choice...it is a priveledge.

 

5) Most of all, I'm thankful for the "Not-so-successful-moments". Without those times, I would not learn about how to "fail" with grace and succeed with humility.

 

 

 

 

 

Let's discuss.....What are YOU thankful for??