Some Things I'm Thankful For
Today was my 33rd birthday and I'm so grateful for the many blessings I have received.
First of all, I have four great kids. That's right I said four. My beautiful 5-year old Alexis; my twins, Sariah and Donovan who turn one next week; and Devin James who was born last Friday night.
My wife, Raquel, whose beauty and strength I admire every day. My parents and brother who continue to be my strongest fans and my toughest critics!
My family pitched in tonight in a very big way. First of all, everything we do for the Donovan McNabb Fund is a group effort. But tonight, we really had some people help make a difference. One of our yearly goals is to help out some people around the holidays. Under Roxi's leadership, we have done that for many years. Well, with the baby being born this past weekend and our practice schedule getting ready for the Redskins, Roxi and I couldn't appear in person but had to count on a few people to help serve Thanksgiving Dinner to the families at Stenton Manor in Mt. Airy.
First off, my mother and father attended to let those in attendance know the entire McNabb family cares about them.
I must thank Danette James from Da-Network Housing who organized the event and got everybody on the same page. I also have to thank Sonny DiCrecchio and the Philadelphia Regional Produce Market for donating all the food. A special thanks go to the wives and families of some of my current and former teammates [Megan Brown (Reggie), Tammi Trotter (Jeremiah), Maggie Jean-Gillies (Max) and Loretta Runyan (Jon), and Cynthia Johnson (Darren Howard's mom)] who pitched in and served the food.
BTW - Congratulations to Jon Runyan. He signed with the San Diego Chargers yesterday and pledged to help them for the remainder of the season before retiring and seeking a career as a NJ Congressman.
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Donovan, I'm a life long Philadelphia Sports fan who grew up in Chestnut HIll. I played college football and fully understand one person does not win a championship or lose it. I just wanted to say despite the difficult loss, how proud you have made me to be a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Our city is a difficult place to play, but the reason expectations are so high is due to your hard work and play on the field. Im very frustrated with our sports media and how they "spin" articles and question your ability to win the "big" game. There is NO question in my mind you will bring us a championship and there is NO other QB in the league I respect more. You have always carried yourself with poise and dignity, which is way more important in this life than winning super-bowls. Again Im frustrated that you receive criticism, but lets remember these are people who have never played organize football and have no idea what a "team" sport it is. Not every fan in philly is critical and most hope to see you here until your last snap....whenever that maybe. Good luck in the off season, prove these dopes wrong. The injuries O-line, MLB, and young secondary proved to cause some problems. These was not in your or Eagles control. Stay strong my man. Im at johnhhughmcdevitt@gmail.com if you care to respond.
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That dance you did coming out of the club and into the stadium.. Did you do the same thing going in after the game?
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your one of the best QBs
