Guest Blogger: Dr. Thomas F. Jones Jr.
I grew up in a home with parents who modeled a spirit of gratitude and taught me that we should never take for granted the special gifts God brings into our lives.
My wife, Debbie, and I determined early in our marriage that our family would likewise be one that expressed thanks.
Thirty-one summers ago, our family drove from our home in Springfield, Ohio and arrived at Lakeside for the first time.
We paid $130 for our cottage rental. There were a few skunks, and Lakeside back then wasn’t in the best condition, but nevertheless we fell in love with this magical village.