In the US it's Thankgiving week. For Americans that means at least a half day off from work, more food that we usually eat, our crazy families, and being thankfiul for cash to buy Christmas presents.

This year is different for me.

My kids will be here from California, Rhode Island and Masschusetts. We'll be going to my sweetheart's family for Thanksgiving. Thusday we have lunch with her uncle and aunt, and then dinner at a cousins. Friday brunch with my kids, lobster dinner with another cousin, and our big day is Saturday.

I am going to manage without the crutches on Saturday.

I broke my leg 4 weeks ago and it has been tough. I have mostly been leg up in bed. Despite applying the finishing touches to a very big celebration, doing my part to cook for the festivities, and working from home, I am hanging in there.

I miss running so badly!

So this year I have lots to be thankful for. I have a wonderful woman to share my life with. My kids will be here for the holiday and that hasn't happened in years. 

There is one more thing.

Ruth's mother has stage 4 cancer and it's very likely one of the last times she will be able to attend a family function. So wherever you are in life, make sure you focus on the people you love. You can't order those online.

Happy Thaksgiving to my American freinds. The rest of you get back to work.