Crazy Turn of Events
Good Morning All,
It has been kind of crazy around here this week. I am a little late in updating, but happy to be able to do so. I am still trying to figure out where to start and how it will all turn out, but I am going to do my best.
Let's start with SnackPack. He has found himself in a interesting place this week. First, he showed up to work on Monday only to find out that his entire schedule had been wiped clean. He was not assigned anything on deck until Sunday. (why is it always Sunday?) He was a little miffed about that. In order for him to do all the other things he wants to do, he needs $$, and not working does not help in that area. Well, that freed the week up for nothing but fun and that is what SnackPack loves to have. He immediately filled his schedule with crazy, lazy, hanging out, time with friends. However, some of his fun requires $$, so how does he do that. It has put him in an interesting place.
Puddin on the other hand has had nothing but crazy scheduling issues. I think I mentioned that last week, he was starting the week double scheduled. It all worked out in the end, but he has been just go, go, go. When he has had an hour here or there, he just does not have the motivation to do anything else. He feels burned out and just wants to veg. He is learning that sometimes we have to keep taking care of business before we allow ourselves to veg. That is the goal this week. 1 - Find something motivational to push him to be where he wants to be before he allows himself time to veg. We will see what comes of it. We are working on topics, themes, lists, and projects to fill the down time with forward moving experiences to keep him going. Not that he is not moving forward, it just is not as fast as he would like it to be. We will figure it out. Tests are complete, reviews submitted, and interviews set up, now we just wait for others to complete their parts. We will keep you informed.
Tall Man has found himself in a completely different zone. He is going crazy not having an agenda of things to do. He has filled out every application he can think of, called every reference out there, been offered opportunities down the road, but nothing in the now. He did take advantage of a service opportunity and went out on a 3 day camping adventure of sorts with the 11 year olds. He came home with a learning lesson about parenting and a head cold. Feeling like he is in similar looking boat as Puddin, things are more moving forward as fast as he would like them, but has I heard several times this weekend, there is must be a reason. Not knowing that reason is the challenge. When it is revealed to us, to may not make it easier, but it will be worth it as long as we keep moving forward in faith. They are both doing, giving, and striving to move forward in that Faith.
The Professor tried to start her Summer Recess. There have been some lazy, crazy, summer days this week, but not many. She prepared all week for a team meeting since most of her team is going back to work next week. She has another one coming the not this week, but next. She is learning that even though you are supposed to be in a downtime mode, when you lead, you are on call. She is dealing with it well and still finding downtime to enjoy.
For the Queen and I, we just keep plugging along. Work comes early each day. The nights seem to be getting later and shorter, but we do our best to put one foot in front of the other. With all the craziness, we find it challenging to plan to far in to future for fear life will throw us another curve ball.
On Monday, I took Bubbles to a mechanic. We had an idea of what was wrong with her, but did not have the know how to fix her. It appears that she is on the mend. We picked her up late that Monday night and she is plugging along. Tuesday night, I received a call from my manager well after my shift had ended and was asked to meet at an off site location late in the evening. Here I was informed that major changes were going to be announced the following day regarding our corporate footprint. It was something that was kind of expected, but we just did not know when or how it was going to happen. Now we know. The Queen is protected and secure in a position right now. We will have to tighten our belts a little, but I feel it will work out. My future is still in limbo. I won't find out or have options presented to me until sometime in the Fall. It has put us all on the edge a little.
So, what have I learned this week.
1 - We are all in this together - it does not matter whether the challenge or obstacle is external or internal, spiritual or temporal, we all feel the effects of the challenge in different ways. That being said, I understand that together, we can all make it.
2 - Open and Honest communication is key - I am pleased that my employers have been open and honest in communicating the possible changes in our futures. It has not made it less challenging and worrisome, but it has made it easier to deal with. More importantly, I have learned that it is also important to have that open and honest communication in all aspects of my life. I need to be open and honest with my family, my companion, my friends, associates, and most of all my Heavenly Father.
I have found myself on my knees quite a bit as of late. I can stand boldly, without doubt, and say that He believes in open and honest communication as well. He always is. I have learned that sometimes it is I who is closed on seeking one sided communication. I find myself with a vision or expectation of what and how something should transpire. When my communication becomes one sided, I fail to see or understand his vision or expectation. I find myself frustrated and blocked or damned in progression.
This week, I have truly enjoyed His honest communication. I don't see the end result of His current vision, but I know that it will work out for the betterment of all. We will all come out stronger, if we continue to open and honest with Him and each other.
3 - From outside sources, we need to be needed - great reminders. I am grateful for angels of the Lord who come in all shapes, sizes, and forms. I am grateful for the opportunity to receive them, associate with them, and be inspired by them, in my home, work, church, and even just the written word. I hope you all realized someday that you are, everyday, instruments in the hands of God. You have helped me to keep plugging along.
Have a good week.
It has been kind of crazy around here this week. I am a little late in updating, but happy to be able to do so. I am still trying to figure out where to start and how it will all turn out, but I am going to do my best.
Let's start with SnackPack. He has found himself in a interesting place this week. First, he showed up to work on Monday only to find out that his entire schedule had been wiped clean. He was not assigned anything on deck until Sunday. (why is it always Sunday?) He was a little miffed about that. In order for him to do all the other things he wants to do, he needs $$, and not working does not help in that area. Well, that freed the week up for nothing but fun and that is what SnackPack loves to have. He immediately filled his schedule with crazy, lazy, hanging out, time with friends. However, some of his fun requires $$, so how does he do that. It has put him in an interesting place.
Puddin on the other hand has had nothing but crazy scheduling issues. I think I mentioned that last week, he was starting the week double scheduled. It all worked out in the end, but he has been just go, go, go. When he has had an hour here or there, he just does not have the motivation to do anything else. He feels burned out and just wants to veg. He is learning that sometimes we have to keep taking care of business before we allow ourselves to veg. That is the goal this week. 1 - Find something motivational to push him to be where he wants to be before he allows himself time to veg. We will see what comes of it. We are working on topics, themes, lists, and projects to fill the down time with forward moving experiences to keep him going. Not that he is not moving forward, it just is not as fast as he would like it to be. We will figure it out. Tests are complete, reviews submitted, and interviews set up, now we just wait for others to complete their parts. We will keep you informed.
Tall Man has found himself in a completely different zone. He is going crazy not having an agenda of things to do. He has filled out every application he can think of, called every reference out there, been offered opportunities down the road, but nothing in the now. He did take advantage of a service opportunity and went out on a 3 day camping adventure of sorts with the 11 year olds. He came home with a learning lesson about parenting and a head cold. Feeling like he is in similar looking boat as Puddin, things are more moving forward as fast as he would like them, but has I heard several times this weekend, there is must be a reason. Not knowing that reason is the challenge. When it is revealed to us, to may not make it easier, but it will be worth it as long as we keep moving forward in faith. They are both doing, giving, and striving to move forward in that Faith.
The Professor tried to start her Summer Recess. There have been some lazy, crazy, summer days this week, but not many. She prepared all week for a team meeting since most of her team is going back to work next week. She has another one coming the not this week, but next. She is learning that even though you are supposed to be in a downtime mode, when you lead, you are on call. She is dealing with it well and still finding downtime to enjoy.
For the Queen and I, we just keep plugging along. Work comes early each day. The nights seem to be getting later and shorter, but we do our best to put one foot in front of the other. With all the craziness, we find it challenging to plan to far in to future for fear life will throw us another curve ball.
On Monday, I took Bubbles to a mechanic. We had an idea of what was wrong with her, but did not have the know how to fix her. It appears that she is on the mend. We picked her up late that Monday night and she is plugging along. Tuesday night, I received a call from my manager well after my shift had ended and was asked to meet at an off site location late in the evening. Here I was informed that major changes were going to be announced the following day regarding our corporate footprint. It was something that was kind of expected, but we just did not know when or how it was going to happen. Now we know. The Queen is protected and secure in a position right now. We will have to tighten our belts a little, but I feel it will work out. My future is still in limbo. I won't find out or have options presented to me until sometime in the Fall. It has put us all on the edge a little.
So, what have I learned this week.
1 - We are all in this together - it does not matter whether the challenge or obstacle is external or internal, spiritual or temporal, we all feel the effects of the challenge in different ways. That being said, I understand that together, we can all make it.
2 - Open and Honest communication is key - I am pleased that my employers have been open and honest in communicating the possible changes in our futures. It has not made it less challenging and worrisome, but it has made it easier to deal with. More importantly, I have learned that it is also important to have that open and honest communication in all aspects of my life. I need to be open and honest with my family, my companion, my friends, associates, and most of all my Heavenly Father.
I have found myself on my knees quite a bit as of late. I can stand boldly, without doubt, and say that He believes in open and honest communication as well. He always is. I have learned that sometimes it is I who is closed on seeking one sided communication. I find myself with a vision or expectation of what and how something should transpire. When my communication becomes one sided, I fail to see or understand his vision or expectation. I find myself frustrated and blocked or damned in progression.
This week, I have truly enjoyed His honest communication. I don't see the end result of His current vision, but I know that it will work out for the betterment of all. We will all come out stronger, if we continue to open and honest with Him and each other.
3 - From outside sources, we need to be needed - great reminders. I am grateful for angels of the Lord who come in all shapes, sizes, and forms. I am grateful for the opportunity to receive them, associate with them, and be inspired by them, in my home, work, church, and even just the written word. I hope you all realized someday that you are, everyday, instruments in the hands of God. You have helped me to keep plugging along.
Have a good week.
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