This is a copy of an email I sent to Thirty Seconds subscribers. I thought it was fitting to share with non-subscribers as well.
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It’s been a rough year. I don’t even know what to say as we head into the 2009 Holiday Season. I used to love this time of year. I’m sure I will again in time…but this year at least…it’s going to be a real challenge. The challenge lies in my ability to remember to look at all the good things and people that are in my life…because there are so many.
I’m talking to YOU…
I get a lot of routine Happy Thanksgiving cards, emails, and phone calls from business associates. Some are sincere…most are obligations to keep the wheels of commerce moving. It’s a nice thought I guess…but more driven by Business 101 than their hearts. This email is NOT one of those. I want you to know that visiting Thirty Seconds…and leaving comments…and taking a genuine interest in what I have to say and applying it to your own life is a GIFT. It’s a gift to me…and it makes the transition to our “new normal” a bit easier. I am extremely grateful for all of you. “And that’s what Thanksgiving is all about, Charlie Brown.” (I know Linus says “Christmas”…but his voice just popped into my head. Seemed fitting.) So, HAPPY THANKSGIVING…As Always, Andy Koehn |
I am thankful for you Andy. Months ago you took the time to leave a comment on my blog and it meant a lot. I hope the many virtual friendships you have taken the time to foster serve you throughout this holiday season. Grateful to be counted among them. My Best!
Danette…yours was one of the first blogs I ever visited. I remember thinking how great it was that you were sharing the things you face every day. Not complaining…just sharing…and finding things along the way. So…I kind of have you to thank in a way. Perfect day to feel that way dontcha’ think?
Have a peaceful holiday. (That’s an order.)
You never cease to amaze me. Your thoughts always give me something a new way to look at things and I always walk away from my computer with an Okay,lets go attitude….First Thanksgiving without my mom…but I have so much to be grateful for, I am ready for my day! Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Okay, lets go…….
Deann that means a lot to me…that you visited on this busy day…and left a comment like this. It really helps me get through and face our first Thanksgiving w/o Laura. The better I am…attitude wise…the better it is for the kids. So thanks!
Okay…let’s go…(I like that.)
Let’s go – strong hearted, open minded, full on forward with greatfullness as our strenght!
Thank you (my pleasure)
Yeah, Helen! Open minded…that’s a trick for some…
The pleasure’s mine
I can only imagine how difficult today must have been for you. It’s been difficult for me with my dad being so sick. I spent this evening in the hospital with him. Your blog has helped me stay focused even when it’s not always so easy.
It stinks that you spent Thanksgiving in the hospital with your dad…but you also got to spend Thanksgiving in the hospital with your dad. Know what I mean? I’m sorry this is happening, Sandi. Tonight would be a good night to read Inward Sun’s (Helen’s) latest post. We need to look at the good things…no matter how hard that may be to do sometimes. It helped us today…to say out loud to one another…that we love each other…and we are thankful for all we have. Especially each other.
Thank you for telling me TS helps you on the focus front. That means so much to me. It helps.
And from me to you…Happy Thanksgiving.
I was looking for this post on your site, I got it on my email, I thought it was really nice and wanted to comment.
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and you have a great weekend!
Arie
Thanks, Arie. We got through OK…and now I intend to have a nice weekend! Thanks for visiting. I’ll talk to you again…
A
Andy~ I hope you had a nice weekend and that your Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Years are OK. I understand how hard it can be maybe not to you and your childrens extent but close. I used to love the season but when my Divorce happened and I am alone for some holidays w/o my son it is hard and more so when extended family is missing too. I am grateful for family and friends and getting to know you through your messages. Each year New Years especially is hard but each one I pray for a better or stonger and more fullfilled next one and a chance to make it or me better.
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers as well as your children.
My best to you all.
Thanks for the thoughts and prayers, Amy. I can hear that you are going through something you’d rather not be going through. I get that 100%. If we’re not careful we can get dragged down and lose out on a lot of our life…wishing things were different. That’s something I deal with almost every day. I think it’s important for us to look at where we are…and just accept it…almost like waving the white flag…and move on from this spot. (That better be true because I’m “all in” on that way of living.)
Take care, Amy. I’m sending thoughts right back at you…