November 26, 2007
@ 10:10 AM
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Thanksgiving Thanks
I really am quite suprised as I'm going through Bloglines and reading blogs by how few of them mention Thanksgiving.  I'm not sure quite why the lack of Thanksgiving buzz on the blogs, but I've been thinking a bit about what I'm thankful for, and I wanted to jot it down.

I'm thankful for:
  • Sarah - Sarah is a wonderful wife.  People from the outside probably don't *get* us but that's ok, we get each other and it works great!  Together we make a great team and I consider myself lucky for having it that way.
  • Lincoln's health - while I'm thankful for Lincoln, I'm more thankful at this point that he's healthy and developing well.  There's nothing like getting up in the morning and seeing him smile up at you from his crib.
  • Hope and Vision - I'm going somewhere, I've got goals, however I was reminded again how easily I take those for granted while driving through a "not so nice neighborhood".  I thought to myself that day that if I lived in that neighborhood how easily it would be to lose my hopes and dreams.
  • Health - Despite a raging Mt. Dew addiction, I remain in fairly good health.  Sure I'm heavier than when I was in my early twenties, but that's to be expected.  I still get to run on a semi-regular basis and I enjoy it.
  • Work - I strongly feel that it's in a man's bones to work.  What makes it easier is that I enjoy my work.  I've worked at enough places that I don't care for to realize the last few places I've worked are wonderful.  I enjoy getting up and working at Geonetric.  Sure there are bad days, but usually there only bad because I care.  In fact I'm not the only one who likes Geonetric, it was recently voted best place to work in our area.
  • Faith - I'm thankful for a higher power.  Despite my best attempts, I find that I'm rarely the example I should be.
What are you thankful for.  Whether you respond in comments or post on your blog in response, at the very take some time and think about what you're thankful for this season.


 
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Monday, November 26, 2007 12:35:01 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
Tim, Not once last week did I take time to think about all the things I am thankful for right now in my life. So because I appreciated reading your blog some much and because you raised such a good question here is what I am thankful for this season of my life...

My husband, you!: I am thankful for all the knowledge God has blessed you with. It has given our family peace in many ways. Because you work so hard we have shelter over our heads, clothes to wear, food to eat, cars to drive and even a little extra. Because you work so hard you have given me the chance to raise our son, thanks.

My son, Lincoln: I am so very thankful for his health, that every night he goes to bed he wakes in the morning. I am thankful for his smile and giggles because in a instant he can wipe away a dull moment. It still amazes me how much love I can have for something so little and helpless. I am thankful for the way he has changed our lives.

Family: I am so thankful to have grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, in-laws, and brothers and sisters to celebrate the Holidays with.

And last but not least, PUMPKIN PIE:) I am thankful for it yumminess!!

Sarah
Sarah Barcz
Monday, November 26, 2007 11:19:23 PM (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00)
I'm not sure I can adequately follow Sarah! You guys are super-sweet. :-)

I posted about Thanksgiving, but definitely obliquely. But there's much to be thankful for. I'm thankful, too, for the opportunity to work at Geonetric -- I agree -- the bad days are usually caused by caring a little too much. And I'm extremely thankful that my role there is allowing me so many trips to PA to spend time with my parents -- as an only child, I know the move to Iowa wasn't easy, on many levels, for them or for me -- we'd never lived this far apart -- and getting to see them more often is definitely a blessing.

And I'm thankful for getting to experience Iowa and everything that living here has given me. The opportunity to work with a great team of people, the opportunity to learn more about local food and the farmers who produce it, the opportunity to break into food writing, which was near-impossible on the East Coast.

So...happy post-Thanksgiving, y'all! Tim, thanks for the reminder to stop and be grateful. There's much more on my list, but I'm happy to at least post a smattering of items...
Genie
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