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Count Your Blessings

Hello everyone,

Hope the holidays have brought good tidings.  Mine have been bitter sweet, for it's difficult to enjoy this blessed season of celebration when there's so much heartache in the world. The Connecticut tragedy in particular really hit close to home.   I don't want to be the person who revives bad memories, but since I cannot make sense of the event, the least I can do is learn something from it.  You see, I am a complainer by nature and each Christmas seems to bring plenty of material.  This season for example, I hosted a party for about 30 people, took photos for our card and mailed them out, spent myself into oblivion purchasing presents for loved ones and devoted countless hours to wrapping the gifts.

 Normally I'd grumble about how hectic and demanding the season has been and essentially, would only address the negative aspects of Christmas, but not this year. The tragedy has taught me to focus on the  positive, for my life could be so much worse. I feel blessed to have so many friends in the bloggersphere.  Your support over the years has meant the world to me and although I don't express it often enough, I really appreciate each and every one of you.  In the non-cyber side of the world, I feel blessed to have so many people to buy for, to have the ability to throw a party for friends in an environment where we were able to celebrate the season together. Mostly, I feel blessed to be surrounded by a happy and healthy family. 

  In closing, I ask you keep the victims of Connecticut in your thoughts and prayers.  Please let this tragedy serve as a reminder to count your blessings.  I’d be interested to know what you’re thankful for.  Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.  Be back in 2013. Until then, happy writing.

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  1. TaleiDecember 24, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Last week's tragedy really affected me, it was so upsetting to read all the children's names read out. Very, very sad. Let's hope changes are made and their lives are not forgotten.

    Wishing you a peaceful and happy festive season. ;-)

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    1. UnknownDecember 27, 2012 at 9:27 AM

      Hi Talei, I agree. Let's not forget to keep their families in our thoughts and prayers. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.

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  2. Anne GallagherDecember 24, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    The Connecticut tragedy is overwhelming, but it has taught me many lessons, like you, be grateful for the things I have.

    I hope you and yours have a fantastic holiday season.

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    1. UnknownDecember 27, 2012 at 9:28 AM

      Yes,I've learned to be grateful, that's for sure. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a blessed New Year.

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  3. UnknownDecember 24, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Lovely words and so very true. I am a complainer as well, with a very sarcastic attitude sometimes. I am very thankful for my new temp assignment and the extra time to finish a story.

    Merry Christmas, Andrea. May you and your loved ones have a terrific holiday.

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    1. UnknownDecember 27, 2012 at 9:30 AM

      Wow Milissa, a complainer and sarcastic, bet we'd be Besties if we lived closer, LOL. Hope you finish your story in 2013.

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  4. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderDecember 26, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Have a happy holiday and thanks for sharing the great words to reflect upon.

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    1. UnknownDecember 27, 2012 at 9:30 AM

      Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday as well, Michael. As always, thanks for the support.

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  5. Jacqueline HowettDecember 26, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Hi Andrea, A nice refreshing post! I just stumbled over here from another search I was doing:) Long time no hear! Yes, we should all count our blessings! Hope your Xmas was pleasant enough to forget all the troubles in the world for a while! The very best to you in the New Year!

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    1. UnknownDecember 27, 2012 at 9:31 AM

      Hi Jacqueline, yes, Christmas was wonderful. I hope yours was too. Wishing you and yours a blessed New Year.

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  6. randi leeDecember 28, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Wonderful words, thank you for reminding us all that we should be thankful for every little thing we have.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 2, 2013 at 11:12 AM

      Thanks, Randi. Wishing you and yours a blessed New Year.

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