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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #550 on: December 30, 2009, 10:05:54 AM »
Grateful that I get to do what I do.

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« Reply #551 on: December 31, 2009, 06:56:26 AM »
 I enjoyed a nice long meditative walk with my dog. The snow was very pretty and peaceful.

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« Reply #552 on: December 31, 2009, 11:21:09 AM »
Gratful for the opporunities to not only teach but to also continue learning each and every day.

Gratful for my Wife feeling better today.  *She was very ill for the last couple days to the point that I had to give her an IV to rehydrate her body.
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« Reply #553 on: December 31, 2009, 05:07:23 PM »
Wow :-o

I bet she was grateful for you too!

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« Reply #554 on: December 31, 2009, 09:24:22 PM »
It goes without saying Guro C. 

I married my best friend, and she became the World to me...

Happy New Year Sir.

KD :-)
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #555 on: January 01, 2010, 03:08:32 PM »
Grateful for all the things I learned in 2009.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #556 on: January 02, 2010, 12:43:18 PM »
Grateful that some days quickly become "yesterday", and then "last week", and so on.
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« Reply #557 on: January 03, 2010, 12:41:03 PM »
Grateful to be returning to work tomorrow.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #558 on: January 05, 2010, 07:47:20 AM »
Grateful to feel a bit more alert than yesterday.
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« Reply #559 on: January 06, 2010, 08:05:32 AM »
Grateful for a connection.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #560 on: January 07, 2010, 09:43:01 AM »
Grateful that something unexpected did not wipe me out.
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« Reply #561 on: January 08, 2010, 07:49:34 AM »
Grateful for worthwhile sleep deprivation.
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« Reply #562 on: January 09, 2010, 03:16:41 PM »
Grateful for order where there was none before.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #563 on: January 10, 2010, 01:29:29 PM »
Grateful for training time with someone I haven't seen in a long time.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #564 on: January 11, 2010, 07:24:46 AM »
Grateful for the ending of a bad start to the day. I need to let it go, and get to work.
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« Reply #565 on: January 11, 2010, 08:26:35 AM »
I can Agree with Guide Dog. I am grateful to have training time with you old friend.

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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #566 on: January 12, 2010, 07:53:17 AM »
Thanks, Maxx.

Today, I am grateful to have fixed something which was not working before.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #567 on: January 13, 2010, 07:44:28 AM »
I'm grateful to almost be finished with another major piece of a large project. I am also grateful for the belief that I will finish today.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #568 on: January 13, 2010, 08:11:09 PM »
I am grateful for the potentials revealed by this day.

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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #569 on: January 14, 2010, 07:38:53 AM »
Thought I was getting sick AGAIN yesterday. Grateful to feel much better today!
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« Reply #570 on: January 14, 2010, 08:17:16 AM »
Gratful for our new addition to the family.  His name is Samson and we recently adopted him from a good home that could not provide ample room for his needs.  8 yr old pure bred Rottweiler...  Pictures will be posted in a couple days   :-D :mrgreen: :-D 8-)

Samson has only been with us 3 days and already my 4 y/o son was able to walk him with ease on our daily trek *(sans any help but with my watchful eye proudly observing)  We are truely blessed.

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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #571 on: January 15, 2010, 10:06:04 AM »
Today a major Adventure concludes and new ones begin.


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« Reply #572 on: January 24, 2010, 08:25:03 PM »
Grateful for being able to help  an old dear friend in a serious time of need. :-)
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« Reply #573 on: January 26, 2010, 03:44:24 PM »
Grateful to the Hawai'i DBMA Clan for their combatives training, professional guidance, and brotherhood while in Oahu.  Bravo Zulu to Mike, Charles, Ko, Tom, Carlos, Marc, and Maria for your generosity and Island hospitality.  You will remain in my heart. God Bless, Ke Koa o Ke Kai 
 

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« Reply #574 on: January 28, 2010, 07:45:28 AM »
Grateful for a nice few days that are coming up ahead, including today.
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« Reply #575 on: January 29, 2010, 10:30:27 AM »
Grateful to be having a fun, fast Friday at work!
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« Reply #576 on: February 02, 2010, 02:38:46 PM »
Not to be pushy, or manipulative, but I'm grateful for my DBMA Association membership.
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« Reply #577 on: February 03, 2010, 01:42:03 PM »
Gratful Howie got here in one piece  :-)

...So I can send him home in pieces        :lol:


He is adjusting to the TZ change and then we are heading to V-towns Kajupit with GM Harper running the class.

It's good to have someone around that "Gets" me  :?
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« Reply #578 on: February 04, 2010, 06:05:21 PM »
I'm very proud of my Brother who successfully defended his dissertation!!!

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« Reply #579 on: February 04, 2010, 06:24:15 PM »
Grateful for Dog Randall to whom I wish a speedy return from Afghanistan.
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« Reply #580 on: February 05, 2010, 07:23:50 AM »
Grateful for a long weekend which includes the DBMA camp!
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« Reply #581 on: February 06, 2010, 07:10:17 PM »
Grateful for a good day with nice people.
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« Reply #582 on: February 07, 2010, 07:05:56 AM »
Grateful for the fact that it's not raining this morning.
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« Reply #583 on: February 08, 2010, 07:05:01 PM »
Grateful for a great two days of training, followed by a nice Bowl party with family.
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« Reply #584 on: February 09, 2010, 05:47:58 AM »
Grateful for two days of training this past weekend with Kenny Johnson and a fine group at our Camp.

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« Reply #585 on: February 09, 2010, 10:49:19 AM »
Grateful for the room to be creative at work.
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« Reply #586 on: February 09, 2010, 12:23:16 PM »
Grateful for a great training seminar and honorable people to train with and train under.

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« Reply #587 on: February 10, 2010, 12:10:53 PM »
Grateful to have had a smaller piece of a larger whole meet with approval.
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« Reply #588 on: February 11, 2010, 07:39:26 AM »
Grateful for all that's right and good about our country. Perfect? No way, but there is a lot to be grateful for in this America of ours.
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Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« Reply #589 on: February 12, 2010, 08:18:23 AM »
In seven years as a public school teacher, I have never told my students that I train. We have a presentation and research paper coming up in my classes for which the students have to write about a special talent/hobby/or professional interest. I just presented a sample presentation in my first period class, and it went very well. I also felt very comfortable talking about my MA background with my students. I'm grateful for that.

Also, yesterday's gratitute post was in no way meant to take away from anyone from a country other than the States. I have really had my life enhanced by exposure to cultures other than my own.
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« Reply #590 on: February 13, 2010, 03:36:41 PM »
Grateful for the help of family.
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« Reply #591 on: February 13, 2010, 05:32:58 PM »
Gratful for a possitive mental attitude, and courage to take the pain in the abscense of the same.
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« Reply #592 on: February 16, 2010, 12:04:34 PM »
After a difficult morning, I am glad that it's lunchtime.
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« Reply #593 on: February 17, 2010, 10:20:45 AM »
Grateful for the good in my life.
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« Reply #594 on: February 18, 2010, 06:00:49 AM »
Grateful for the quiet joys of watching the Olympics with my family.

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« Reply #595 on: February 18, 2010, 08:57:08 PM »
Grateful for a very full day of training amongst good people.
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« Reply #596 on: February 19, 2010, 04:23:14 PM »
Grateful to be considering many opportunities for the future.
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« Reply #597 on: February 20, 2010, 06:43:44 PM »
Grateful to be accomplishing long-time goals.
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« Reply #598 on: February 21, 2010, 07:11:26 PM »
Grateful to almost be home.
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« Reply #599 on: February 22, 2010, 11:45:40 AM »
Grateful for a small hike on a nice SoCal morning.