A few day before Thanksgiving and so much to be thankful for.
I am thankful for my family, dear wife Megan, son Paul, daughter-in-law Gretchen. Also my Mom and sisters Megan’s brothers and the extended family of nephews and nieces, cousins, et. The numerous friends and neighbors we are so lucky to have.
Each one unique and wonderful in their own way!
Over this crazy year I have met most of our neighbors through my weekly cookie delivery missions, that also includes four women in town who I met shopping for them during the early / height of the pandemic.
Truly a wonderful thing to share with others. Since 2015 I have baked weekly for the Support Group here in town, with the pandemic I continued to bake but delivered to the neighbors and grocery ladies instead. Today the family two houses up from us with two preschool girls gave me a loaf of pumpkin bread and the next door neighbors brought over cookies earlier this week.
Recently I was approached by the nominating committee for the Morris County Mental Health, Substance Abuse Advisory Board about being the Chairman for 2021. I have been on the board since 2014, and now with my reduced hours of working I have the opportunity to do more in this and other areas. So I said, even though slightly frightened and intimidated I would be willing to give it a try. I met with Carol and Barbara (the nominating committee) yesterday, they were very encouraging and said they would support me along the way.
This will take effect at the regular mid-January meeting – I feel ready for the challenge as I have a much better understanding of the workings of the board.
I continue to run, when the weather is not too cold. I should get the treadmill that I ordered on Monday of next week.
I wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. You would do great as a chairman and drive happiness for the needy one. God will remain at your side Chris.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Megan and your family. Chris, your story is amazing and beautiful. You have a heart of gold. I wish you all the best In your new position. Blessings to you for all you do.