I'm really happy to be able to say that this morning!

Today, around this time, is the one year anniversary of an event that almost left my wife a widow and my daughter fatherless.

It was also the final step for me in dealing with something that I had been going through for a couple of years up to that day. That something was worrying. It is amazing the clarity that a crisis can bring into focus. For me, I realized that there are many things that are much more important than the problems and issues that come up with work and finances. These things are certainly important, but in the end, what really matters?

This morning I was really grateful to be able to hug and kiss my wife and daughter good morning before venturing out into the cold to deal with whatever problems will certainly arise today.

Tonight a special celebratory stick will be lit!




[Thanks for allowing me my soapbox]
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I will smoke one to celebrate with you Bro. Glad things worked out for you.
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Glad to see you here!! Unfortunitly it does take something like that for people to sit back and see the important stuff around you. I have treated many patients with stories similar to yours and thank every day that I actually get to treat them.
I will join your celebratory smoke with you!! Enjoy the day!
Todd
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Thanks for the reminder brother... you are so right!!
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How much we take for granted...

I'll be having a smoke tonite with you too. :-)
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Who needs a spleen anyway. J/K Steve, thanks for reminding us of the important stuff.:-)
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Has it been a year already! Glad you're still with us bro, and thanks for the reminder of what is really important in life.

I'll pull out something special to smoke tonight as well :-)
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I remember that post very well.

Can't believe it's already been a year!
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As my step-mom used to say, any day on this side of the grass is a good day :-)
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Happy Anniversary! Make every day a special day in some way.

I will light one up tonight in honor of you!:-)
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