Morning Express with Robin Meade

Editor's note: Erin Lindsay is a writer for Morning Express with Robin Meade. Her boyfriend Brock returned from a 10-month deployment to Afghanistan last November.

My boyfriend Brock is in the Navy and has served alongside the Navy SEALs, some of the most amazing men I’ll never get the chance to meet. SEALs are a unique breed of humans. They sign up to go on the most dangerous missions, but want none of the recognition. It’s a type of honor I will never fully understand.

Good morning. Robin is off today. Weekend Express anchor Natasha Curry is in. And we have a huge news day working.

The Penn State sex-abuse scandal could take a dramatic turn today. The star witness is expected to testify in a hearing for two university officials accused of lying about the case. Also, Jerry Sandusky’s lawyer is saying his comments about teaching boys how to take a shower were taken out of context.

It's easy to get caught up in the cooking and cleaning and traveling and planning and shopping that all slam together in a pumpkin spice scented whirlwind on Thanksgiving. Easy to forget that at it's core... the 4th Thursday in November (2nd Monday in October in Canada) is a day to stop and reflect on the blessings in our lives. To say thank you to the people and circumstances responsible for bringing good things into each day. All of us at "Morning Express with Robin Meade" and HLN hope you have more than your share of things to be thankful for this year... here are some of the things (in no particular order) we are giving thanks for today:

HLN Anchor Jennifer Westhoven:
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite - this year Im deeply grateful for the new seat at the table – a high-chair. Last year at dinner was the moment when, after years of effort and some heartbreak, I told my family that a baby was on the way. Baby Jamie is my biggest dream come true. Also thanks to my company’s benefits to support that! And thanks to friends & family, for the support and love they give.

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All the "Salutes to Fathers" we've featured on "Morning Express with Robin Meade" this week made me think of my own dad and inspired me to write about him.

My maternal grandparents gave me a purple Huffy bike for Christmas when I was six years old. One problem: I didn’t know how to ride one.