I started taking an inventory of why I am thankful, and realized Things were not high on my list. They are there, but not too high, as opposed to the people in my life.
First is Elizabeth Baklaich, my Wife, Webmistress, Life Partner, and Award Winning Maker of Blueberry Jam. Liz is a self taught code writer and SEO specialist, a Short Sale Mechanic, a Master Painter (house not eisel) and a well read informed conversationalist/debater with a talent for building bridges. I forget what life was like without her. She also makes an oatmeal raisin cookie that's as adictive as heroin:)
My Brothers, who are both older but only slightly. Together we have often been the textbook example of sibling rivalry, but I have always had them to lean on, and they have proved thier inteligence and compassion many times over. Any time I need to talk, to ask for advice, I can rely on them. Andrew and Kelli (nephew and niece) who give me great joy and have kept me younger than I am.
My remaining Aunts, Uncle and Cousins. We will try to get together over the year, mostly around the holidays. My Parents are gone, but Liz's Mom and Dad are still with us, and I hope we will see them again soon. Our pets are not technically people, but they don't seem to know this, so our dog and cats figure pretty high on the list! A handful of very dear and long standing friends complete the picture.
This time of year I have to admit that I tend to look back, at how the business has gone, what Liz and I have done during the year (fun and work), and at our status (health, wealth, and wisdom). We have placed a greater value on the people we care about, and so, we are wealthier now than we were last year!
All the rest are within parameters. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
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