BabyBoomersBlueprint

I’m reminded of comments my grandparents used to make about how fast time goes by, and they’d say “you just wait, one of these days you’ll feel that way too”. I would roll my eyes and think yeah, right!  I can tell you the last few years have surely been buzzing by quickly though.  It makes me anxious sometimes that I won’t be able to complete everything on my “bucket list“.  This week everyone is slowing down the work mojo and taking in some good time with friends and family ~ which always makes me reflect about how grateful I am.  Here are a few of those things I am thankful for this year:

• My mother-in-law turned 93 yesterday, and in spite of the stroke she had this past summer she celebrated by going square dancing! (She’s amazing)

• My mother had major back surgery last month and is doing incredibly well

• Three of our four kids will be home and celebrating the holidays with us.  Our other son will be staying in Texas this year, but he is healthy and well.

• All of our kids have graduated college, the last 2 this past June, and we no longer have tuition expenses (can you say yahoo?!)

• All of our kids are now gainfully employed, productive, and are becoming really neat adults who show compassion and integrity

• We are in our home of many years when numerous folks around us have had to leave theirs

• My husbands and my businesses have held up during this tough economy, and we have big goals in place for next year

• We will have 24 at our house again for Xmas Eve dinner ~ busy, busy, busy & fun, fun, fun!

I am also incredibly grateful for all of my friends, colleagues, customers, and business partners ~ and wish each of you a warm heartfelt holiday!

“Take control of your destiny or someone else will”
Until next time,  J.