With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it is a great opportunity to take a moment and consider all the things we have to give thanks and be grateful for.

First and foremost, I am thankful for my sweetest little boy Allen. He is just a few months away from turning two and although we are in the thick of the terrible toddler stage right now, he is still the best thing I have ever done and what I am most proud of. He will grow out of this, right?!?

Once again, I continue to be so grateful for and so blessed by the people I call family. It is their unwavering support that got me through a year that was tougher than most. I’m grateful for my family’s health and that we are all here to celebrate another Thanksgiving together. And I am extremely thankful that my son has such loving and supportive people on both sides of his family.

I’m grateful for my SQUAD, who despite the miles between us, are always there for each other. Even with our growing families, we still do our best to see each other as often as we can. And I’m thankful for co-workers who have become great friends, too.

Being part of the Mid-States team is something I am continually grateful for. This team is filled with truly amazing people that I am lucky to work with on a daily basis. The amount of care this company has for its team is something I haven’t seen anywhere else.

Finally, I am thankful to know that I have so much to look forward to in the coming year. It will be as good as I make it and I have big plans.

Happy Thanksgiving! In recognition of the holiday, Mid-States will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. May your Thanksgiving be filled with family, friends, and plenty of delicious food!