I am grateful each and every morning, for the arrival of the new day. I treat each day as a bonus, knowing many have not been given that same gift. I am grateful for my family, who provide unconditional love and support. I am grateful for the community I am so lucky to both live in and serve. I am grateful for my health, and the opportunities it affords me to continue serving my country. I am also grateful for the struggles and the pain that I have experienced, for it is through perseverance in the face of these challenges that I have grown. Without turmoil, there is no appreciation for tranquility.