As I reflect:
As I reflect on my good fortune, I must also be aware that others are not as fortunate. They may have family problems, not have a great job or be able to provide all of the needs for their family.
That’s why:
·
I
am thankful for Bridget, my beautiful wife of
30 years and sons, Shane and Matt.
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I
am thankful for family and friends who have
supported me over the years.
·
I
am thankful for a great job. As a 28 year
veteran of Lewisville ISD, I now have the opportunity to serve as the Chief
Operating Officer. As an educator, it is
important to put students’ needs first.
·
I
am thankful that my job allows me to serve
students and provide them opportunities to prepare them for their future. I am
thankful and proud of the incredible academic, athletic, fine arts, career
readiness, counseling, and technology programs we provide.
·
I
am thankful for the students, parents, staff,
and communities that LISD serves.
As I reflect on my good fortune, I must also be aware that others are not as fortunate. They may have family problems, not have a great job or be able to provide all of the needs for their family.
That’s why:
·
I
am thankful that five years ago I was asked to
serve on the board of directors for PediPlace. This is a place where its mission of making healthcare a reality for every kid occurs
daily.
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I
am thankful for PediPlace’s dedicated health
providers and staff that work tirelessly to help children.
·
I
am thankful PediPlace continues to serve
nearly 100 children each day at our Lewisville clinic and is expanding to North
Dallas to serve more children.
·
I
am thankful for the countless volunteers and
community members that donate their time and money to PediPlace and other
charitable organizations.
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I
am thankful that I live in a country where so
many charitable organizations like PediPlace are willing to serve those less
fortunate.
This November, as we reflect on the terrible tragedy 50 years ago with the death of President John F. Kennedy, let us remember his quote “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
I hope you reflect on what you are thankful for. I sincerely hope you and your family have a blessed holiday season!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Kevin Rogers, Ed.D.
PediPlace Board Chair-Elect