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Guys and gals, I apologize for not being as on the ball as of late. I have missed a lot of stuff. Between the challenges of a luxury based business in a mushy economy and the wonderful stresses of a nearly 5 month old baby girl, my forum time has severely been lacking as of late. For that, I am very sorry
That said, this time of year I always like to try and take stock of my blessings. The winter season is a time of symbolism, faith, and the promise of the world (well, the northern hemisphere anyway
) being reborn after the longest coldest nights snuff the life from the very earth itself. It's a time when it is easy to fall into a bit of funk, to become annoyed with the seemingly selfish people pushing and shoving to spend themselves into debt over junk they will forget about by Valentine's day.
But it's also a time to reflect and realize that we all have things we should be thankful for and remember the goods times with those that have gone before us.
This year many of us have lost loved ones. Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, and cherished furry family members. Having lost my father in law just after the new year in '09, I understand what it is like going through the holidays with that void. For all of you have lost a loved one, may your warmest memories of them comfort you this holiday season. Whether you are a person of organized faith or not, it seems more than coincidental that things work themselves out. Like I said, we lost my father in law in January of '09. We had a very hard Thanksgiving last year. However, the very next day, my wife and I found out that we were expecting our own bundle of joy.
Now a little over a year later we have a new reason to be excited as our bright eyed little girl has us extremely excited about the Christmas holiday. My wife and I get to watch this amazing little character (and she IS a character
) grow and change right in front of our eyes each and every day. While she isn't old enough to "get" Christmas, we are so thankful to have her in our lives. We still have the void that dad left, but we know that he is smiling down on the granddaughter he had always asked for. Things work out
I'm sure you all know that, but I hope it helps remind you during any of the dark moments you might feel creeping in.
So, I have rambled long enough. I want to wish each and every one of you a wonderful holiday. To our Jewish brothers and sisters, I hope Hanukkah was a wonderful Festival of Lights. Happy Winter Solstice in a couple of days! Marry Christmas to one and all. Joyous Kwanzaa. And even a tip of the hat to those that celebrate Festivus around the aluminum pole...whenever the official day for that is
Happy holidays, friends, and here's to a fantastic 2011:thumbup:
That said, this time of year I always like to try and take stock of my blessings. The winter season is a time of symbolism, faith, and the promise of the world (well, the northern hemisphere anyway
) being reborn after the longest coldest nights snuff the life from the very earth itself. It's a time when it is easy to fall into a bit of funk, to become annoyed with the seemingly selfish people pushing and shoving to spend themselves into debt over junk they will forget about by Valentine's day. But it's also a time to reflect and realize that we all have things we should be thankful for and remember the goods times with those that have gone before us.
This year many of us have lost loved ones. Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, and cherished furry family members. Having lost my father in law just after the new year in '09, I understand what it is like going through the holidays with that void. For all of you have lost a loved one, may your warmest memories of them comfort you this holiday season. Whether you are a person of organized faith or not, it seems more than coincidental that things work themselves out. Like I said, we lost my father in law in January of '09. We had a very hard Thanksgiving last year. However, the very next day, my wife and I found out that we were expecting our own bundle of joy.
Now a little over a year later we have a new reason to be excited as our bright eyed little girl has us extremely excited about the Christmas holiday. My wife and I get to watch this amazing little character (and she IS a character
) grow and change right in front of our eyes each and every day. While she isn't old enough to "get" Christmas, we are so thankful to have her in our lives. We still have the void that dad left, but we know that he is smiling down on the granddaughter he had always asked for. Things work out I'm sure you all know that, but I hope it helps remind you during any of the dark moments you might feel creeping in.So, I have rambled long enough. I want to wish each and every one of you a wonderful holiday. To our Jewish brothers and sisters, I hope Hanukkah was a wonderful Festival of Lights. Happy Winter Solstice in a couple of days! Marry Christmas to one and all. Joyous Kwanzaa. And even a tip of the hat to those that celebrate Festivus around the aluminum pole...whenever the official day for that is
Happy holidays, friends, and here's to a fantastic 2011:thumbup:
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