Steadygain
TSP Elite
Thank you for your inspirational words, Rick. You've helped many people. Now it's time for you to focus on yourself and your family because that's where your true source of strength and delight lives. God bless you always, and have a wonderful holiday season.
Moonshadow,
I've been doing a lot of reflecting lately. When you first arrived I was there to greet you and I brought you to tears (because I said exactly what you needed to hear). You were amazed because you thought how can a total stranger be so in touch with your life - someone you'd never met. Well somehow I think for that moment - you and I both needed that - and it was wonderful. It was everybit as wonderful for me as it was for you; maybe even more so and all of it right here in this little world.
I guess what I'm saying is I can't help others without it helping me too. Whatever 'good' I do - it all comes back - and usually even more. But everything has to run its course and I can't stop when the water is pouring in or out... for often it's too vital a source to stop.
Since returning from a week with my parents - my battery was fully charged and the reception I got from all the coworkers was pretty overwhelming. As a result I was able to set the bar a little higher and that means I do even more so others can relax and do a little less. Anyway I'm finally reaching a point where work is so busy that I have little to no time to be here. I'm also recognizing more and more how true your message is and I'm probably equally amazed at how 'A total stranger' can know me so well and tell me exactly what I needed to hear.
Thank you !! I hope everything is going well - Everything - and it was a real pleasure.
What a beautiful story! You were in that place for a reason, and you helped someone in need. Welcome back and I hope you and your loved ones have a beautiful Christmas!
Amazingly - I sincerely do not believe that anything happens randomly or by chance. I believe we are always in a state of transition and whatever we do at any given time is a matter of choce. The needs are there and how we respond is entirely up to us. My family is doing GREAT !! My oldest is keeping very busy in her first real job out of college - went all the way over to South Korea and is rapidly becoming part of their culture. My second is getting increasingly involved in activities to strengthen her Social Working and Psychology skills. My youngest was just inducted into the National Honor Society and got a nice letter by the same organization that sponors the Nobel Prizes. She started a class at the Nursing Home recently to help them maintain better balance and prevents falls; as she wants to be a Recreational Therapist and decided to do a lot of volunteer activities here and now. She'll be a Jr. in HS next year.
In our 'common thread' world: She took her violin to my parents Retirement Home and gave them a private concert. It was the highlight of our week with them. Maybe somewhere - by some randon chance I may get to hear you play or hear that child loaded with talent.
Well take care - and I hope all is going well with you and yours.
Of course your message to me is my exact message to you - as nothing could be more true for you as well.