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1. for the opportunity

Yesterday evening when I walked out of work my mind fooled me quickly and I wanted to immediately call Erin.  Within split seconds I remembered that wasn't possible but as I hit the beautiful fall weather it was my first instinct and yesterday it hit me like a ton of bricks.  I decided to make a trip to the cemetery instead.  I am grateful that I know what happened to my sister.  I am grateful that she is not missing or didn't disappear on a run.  I am grateful that she was not brutally murdered.  I want her back and to change history -- that goes without saying.  BUT I am grateful that though I didn't get to go have an evening playdate, I was still able to honor her memory.

2. Beer, chili and Grey's Anatomy
After a solid cry at the cemetery I decided to come home and veg out.  It was a bit indulgent but I also exactly what I needed at the time.  I went to bed early, got up early, and ready to start fresh again today.

3. Only my flip flop fell victim
Nash has been freaking out the past few days when we leave and come back.  Yesterday I made a quick trip home for lunch and when I was trying to leave the house he kept escaping through the door with me.  Once I finally got out of the house without him he took his anger out on my flip flop.  I have seen pictures and videos of what dogs can do to the house when people leave.  I am so grateful it was only my flip flop.

4. Boss Day
Oh goodness I am not big on days.  I just think that it gets overboard with vodka day, lipstick day...the works.  Yesterday was boss day.  Since I am the boss of an office I received a few gifts and some really nice cards.  It does make you feel really special and I am grateful for my team.

5. Full staff
Have I mentioned this yet?  Currently and for almost 2 full weeks I have had NO openings for my support staff.  I have three provider openings (which in my eyes does not count at all) but NO staff openings.  This is huge.  Huge huge.  When you have a staff of 90 people in healthcare there are always people coming and going.  Always.  The moment I was full I called Tam, my boss, and she said that her longest stretch was 2 weeks when she was a manager.