<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-548" title="dsc_3426" src="http://giveyoursole.com/blog/wp-content/uploads//dsc_3426-300x199.jpg" alt="dsc_3426" width="300" height="199" />The dictionary describes the word 'thankful' as being pleased and relieved.  To be honest I never really thought of being 'thankful' as a form of relief.  I guess at times we take for granted the things we have until a holiday like Thanksgiving comes along and makes us take a break from our busy lives to really think about what it is in our lives that give us 'relief''.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">For me, there are many things that give me relief.  My wife gives me relief from a life of being alone and without love. My kids give me relief of what life would be without pure joy.  God gives me relief of what life would be without unconditional love.  My job gives me relief of what life would be without the means to provide for the ones I love.  My health gives me relief to experience the outdoors and everyday tasks that get met through the day.  The men and women who serve this country give me relief of worrying about my safety while they do everything they can to protect our great nation.  My mom and dad give me relief that I know I would always have two people I can fall upon should my world come crumbling down.  My friends give me relief from not having someone to share my goals and journeys with.</p>