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Being Grateful
I’m been in a reflecting mood lately, maybe because it’s almost Christmas or maybe because my father recently passed away and it’s the 20 year anniversary of my mother’s passing. Whatever it is, I’m taking advantage of this time to look back and truly be grateful for the upbringing I had and be grateful for what my parents did for me and what I had to do for myself. We certainly weren’t wealthy, I suppose we would have been considered lower middle class. We ate well as my mom was an expert in preparing a healthy meal with pennies. Schools were good, even had music departments and small enough that I could participate in any sport or club. There wasn’t a lot to do so sitting at the table after school to complete homework and practicing the piano or trumpet didn’t make me feel like I missing out on anything. Stepping out to the basketball hoop in the driveway for a game of ‘around the world’ or ‘pig’ with one my brothers provided a good release (and I became a pretty good shot) Everyone dressed average so there was no feeling of being substandard, and when I reached an age to ... more

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