Nov 26th
Happy Thanksgiving, friends. 
I hope that by the time you read this, you’re surrounded by family and friends, already full of turkey, and have just woke up from a football-induced nap on the couch. While I always try to focus my blog on you in hopes to give you ideas and add value to life, sometimes I write for my own therapy.
Today is one of those days. But who knows, maybe something below will help remind you of what you’re thankful for and why.
What I’m Thankful For In 2009
For my son, Kaden, a healthy three-year old. He’s outgoing, stubborn and full of energy. God knows, he’s just like me. He’s already showing signs of being a talented communicator, and for all this, for him, I am thankful.
For my new son Jacob, also a healthy three-year-old, who is so very different. He’s calm, collective and amazingly orderly. Jacob has a process for everything. He’s polite and sweet, and always makes his greatest effort to do what is right. After completely changing his universe, he’s accepted me as a Dad and as a friend. For Jacob, and our relationship, I am thankful.
For every time I get to wrestle with my two boys on the living room floor, I am thankful.
For Sarah, and all she has given me in guidance, support, funding, patience, tolerance, love and the look she gives me when we’re together, I am thankful.
For Kaden’s mom, Amy, and the friendship we continue to have. For her devotion to making sure Kaden has everything he needs, and providing him with the love that only a mother can give, I am thankful.
For all of the sets of grandparents and the love and support they shower upon my family, I am thankful.
For folks like Artie Isaac, Chris Brogan, Perry Maughmer, Mark Whitman, Cheryl Harrison, Bryan Huber, Mike Bowers and the multitude of others who have given me guidance and inspiration this year as I take on new adventures, I am thankful.
For Mira, Lenny, Jasmine and J.J., my loyal pet companions. They never judge, and they’re always there when I need a friend to lick my face or purr in my lap. For them, I am thankful.
For Smoke, my old girl kitty who was taken from me a few weeks back in an accident, and who I still miss terribly. She and I shared nine wonderful years together. And for every minute, I am thankful.
For my faith, and a renewed relationship with God. For His guidance and acceptance of me, even when I make the wrong decision, I am thankful.
For my own talents and passions, and the opportunity to help people by doing what I love, I am thankful.
For you, and the time you spend reading my thoughts on this blog. For those of you who work to find ways to apply ideas that we discuss. For all your support and encouragement, and the efforts you make to help me online and off, I am so thankful.
Now, it’s your turn. What are you thankful for?
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