Who Are the People Who Made Your Life Possible Today?

What a thought- a reflection. Who are all the people who have made my life possible today?

Of course I would need to start with my parents. Without them, no me. But think then how far back this goes. Grandparents, great grandparents, and on and on! Staggering to think how far back this all goes. Kind of puts me in my place. I am one, only one in a line, a very long and perfect line of succession. It had to be a perfect order to get to me being me. In no way am I saying I am perfect... NO WAY! The perfectness is in how it has all happened to get me to this point.

Then there are siblings. In my case two brothers who have made my life possible as I know it today. Add to this aunts and uncles, and cousins. It is fairly easy to see this "circle" is growing rapidly.

There is a spouse or significant other and possibly children. As for me, my dear wife and children not only make my life possible but fulfill my life. There are the girls in each of their lives, and specifically to me an amazing, beautiful grandson!

There are neighbors and dear friends, all who are like family to me. Each in their special way have made my life as I know it possible.

What about teachers, coaches, pastors, counselors and mentors. Talk about a long list of individuals who stood by and supported and cared for me, even when I am sure there where plenty of times each thought, "What's the use? He'll never get it!"

And yes there are bosses and co-workers, those I have spent massive hours working with. Isn't it amazing how much these people contribute to life? The good and the bad, the highs and the lows. Without these individuals in my life, life as I know it would not be possible.

All which I have mentioned to this point are the easy ones to think about and reflect upon. They are the ones closet to my heart. But what about the ones I do not even know who are weaving in and out of my life? Have I ever taken the time to consider how complete strangers make my life possible?

I just returned from a two thousand plus mile road trip... safely. So much of that safety was reliant upon complete strangers, who like me were traveling, who were considerate and respectful to the written and unwritten rules of the road. Certainly there are no guarantees that every trip will be as safe as the one just completed, but my chances were exponentially higher because of complete strangers. Each of them made my life possible today!

Here is the point. How about today and every day there be a little less "me" and a whole lot more of "all the other people" known and unknown who make my life possible. Right now is as good a time as any to extend a "thank you" coated with some kindness, appreciation and love!

Thank you everyone for making my life possible!