It wasn’t a “leap year” with that one extra day, yet the year, 2009, has been long, both figuratively and emotionally and we have not yet reached December 31st. With so many challenging events in my life, my family’s life and some of my friend’s lives, I could easily have felt sorry for myself and just curled up in a corner sucking my thumb (not really, I was never a thumb sucker, but definitely I could curl up with my teddy bear–now a pooch). But with Thanksgiving approaching, I am in awe of all the things and people who continue to make my life so rich and fulfilling. This is a little bit like accepting the Oscar and/or Emmy for best whatever, but it is really my Oscar for surviving 2009 and thanking the people who helped me along the way—and in some cases we helped each other survive.
These “thanks” are not in any particular order of importance or otherwise, just the way my mind rambled through the past 10 1/2 months!
Ann—many breakfasts and lunches offering each other emotional support during our lean laid off months.
Kathy B—the friend whose smile and thoughtfulness is consistent and one of a kind
Margaret–for your unwavering loyalty as a friend.
Donna—for putting your own life on hold to help me through some very trying days and who continues to be warm and caring and deserves my support through her tough times.
Susan—for her knowledge and eagerness to help me utilize so many employment resources and letting me support you through your hard times.
Marie—for keeping her word in a world where so few do and being the perfect mentor and friend.
John—for the most amazing type of friendship and network, where you always find a working spot for me, especially in lean times, that cannot ever be misconstrued for charity.
Jim B—for pointing many working opportunities my way and continuing to be a good friend.
Bobby—for supporting my children through their darkest and most challenging hours
Mom—for your unconditional support and love
Justin and Jenny—for putting family first
Meredith—for listening, even when you are having your own “issues”
Rocky and Bingo—for your four-legged, tail wagging unconditional love. May Rocky R.I.P.
Louise B –for giving us Bingo and Jenny
Marti—for giving me opportunities and having faith and knowledge that I would not let you down
Joanne H—for some excellent HR advice!
It may seem corny, but before December 31st arrives, I want these people to know that I am Thankful they are in my life and I hope they are Thankful that I am in theirs.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
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