Good Morning...

Steve · 01-12-2010, 08:12 AM

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]

Montano · 01-12-2010, 08:17 AM

I will smoke one to celebrate with you Bro. Glad things worked out for you.

chachee52 · 01-12-2010, 08:25 AM

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

Smokin Gator · 01-12-2010, 08:25 AM

Thanks for the reminder brother... you are so right!!

Blindjimme · 01-12-2010, 11:30 AM

How much we take for granted...

I'll be having a smoke tonite with you too.

G G · 01-12-2010, 12:51 PM

Who needs a spleen anyway. J/K Steve, thanks for reminding us of the important stuff.

Starchild · 01-12-2010, 01:07 PM

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

JE3146 · 01-12-2010, 01:10 PM

I remember that post very well.

Can't believe it's already been a year!

markem · 01-12-2010, 01:12 PM

As my step-mom used to say, any day on this side of the grass is a good day

01-12-2010, 02:48 PM

Happy Anniversary! Make every day a special day in some way.

I will light one up tonight in honor of you!

01-12-2010, 08:12 AM	#1
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Good Morning... 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] __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

01-12-2010, 08:17 AM	#2
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: Good Morning... I will smoke one to celebrate with you Bro. Glad things worked out for you. __________________

01-12-2010, 08:25 AM	#3
chachee52 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Todd Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 399 Trading: (2)	Re: Good Morning... 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 __________________

01-12-2010, 08:25 AM	#4
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Good Morning... Thanks for the reminder brother... you are so right!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

01-12-2010, 11:30 AM	#5
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Good Morning... How much we take for granted... I'll be having a smoke tonite with you too.

01-12-2010, 12:51 PM	#6
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Good Morning... Who needs a spleen anyway. J/K Steve, thanks for reminding us of the important stuff.

01-12-2010, 01:07 PM	#7
Starchild SERENITY NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andre Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Posts: 553 Trading: (11)	Re: Good Morning... 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 __________________ Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time - Steven Wright

01-12-2010, 01:10 PM	#8
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Good Morning... I remember that post very well. Can't believe it's already been a year!

01-12-2010, 01:12 PM	#9
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Good Morning... As my step-mom used to say, any day on this side of the grass is a good day __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-12-2010, 02:48 PM	#10
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Good Morning... Happy Anniversary! Make every day a special day in some way. I will light one up tonight in honor of you!