Since this is Thanksgiving and I have much to be thankful for I want to make sure what everyone who has touched my life has meant to me this past year.

First and foremost:  My wife of 24 years (November 23, 2012)

Our eight blended children (one of which crossed over recently)

Our daughter in fur Mandy, Longhaired standard size Dachshund

The Patch Media....especially Joni Hubred-Golden, Editor and the Patch Media in 23 states.

The Botsford General Hospital and its entire staff from the Parking Attendents, Doctors and up through the CEO

C & G News (Farmington Press) David Wallace and Tiffany Esshaki

Oakland Press Sharon Longman

Farmington Observer Stacy Jenkins

Congressman Gary Peters

Governeror Rick Snyder

Thank you all for trying to keep me healthy, supporting all of initiatives and especially to my wife for being there when I really needed her the most...talk about your diamond in the rough that is her.  Thanks honey.