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December 25, 2007

It's Christmas day and we're sitting around a roaring fire watching Shrek 3 with the kids after a very active morning. It took several hours to get through the mountain of presents for everyone. Our family really overdoes it at this time of year. The dads then assist with the assembly of the various toys. The grandmother's and wives are in the kitchen preparing the Christmas dinner feast. The kids are playing with some of their bounty of toys as they watch the movie.

What may seem like a typical Christmas setting in the U.S., is really something to be very thankful and appreciative. Much of the world isn't as fortunate as we are. While I work very hard 7 days a week, I am very blessed. I am visiting my sister's lovely home, surrounded by family who love me. I am able to do my work at my laptop as I hang out with everyone. The food is wonderfully prepared for us. I earn a good salary that supports my family and afforded some nice gifts this year. We will be flying back to Oregon tomorrow night and celebrating another mini-Christmas. The kids still have another week or two off from school to enjoy. I'm feeling a bit better today, lifting my spirits somewhat. Being appreciative of how fortunate we all are is key to a good perspective. Too often we find areas to complain about what is lacking. For me, life is good and I am thankful. As Mrs. Zimba joked at dinner last night, I'm a wine glass 'half full' kind of guy, rather than half empty. What are you?

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Dec 25, 07 23:57:02

Half Full all the way.

TrevRob