Laser focus?...

I rub elbows with a lot of people who are putting their lives back together.  I asked one of them yesterday what he was studying in school and his answer was concise and direct.  He has his degree plan all set out, knows how much time he will need, what his internship will look like and what he wants to accomplish.  My reply to him was not nearly as clear.  It looked more like, "Um, I'm studying nutrition."  Huh?!

This got me thinking and I might add, a little panicked.  I do not want to be taking classes just to be taking classes, I want them to lead somewhere.  That's the point - where do I want them to lead?  I know what my strengths are and I know what my passion is, now I get to research where this will lead me.  One thing for sure, I am not looking to hang a shingle on an office door at any time.  From experience, I am not a good boss to myself; rather I am an excellent 'right hand man.'  A teacher, yes.  A leader, yes.    A sterile office environment with strict hours is not for me.  Rather,  I want to be 'in the trenches' with people walking with them towards better health.

What are your plans for school?  What degree are you looking at?

Take care, Sunny

It wasn't so bad....

It's Tuesday morning and I got the First Draft in yesterday before 6:00!  Only one late night - not too shabby.  Peer reviews are so helpful - thank you to those who reviewed my outline - it helped me see the essay in a different way. 

Off to a new day at work and looking forward to Unit 7 beginning tomorrow.  Oh, got registered for new classes yesterday too.  What classes are you taking?

Blessings, Sunny

One word at a time...

Oh, my! I may have a couple late nights this week with homework...par for the course.  Getting my thoughts organized, even with an outline, has been a challenge this time.  I am not sure why.  Perhaps too many sources or the idea that I have to get this perfect the first time?  I am forgetting the process and just need to listen to my research and laugh and relax!

Other than that, the week is going well.  Most of our snow is gone and we are expecting a couple 50' days next week.  Will be perfect for a walk or two.  I hope everyone has a great week - let me know what you are thinking...

Sunny

Reflecting

This weekend marks the one year anniversary of my Mom's death.  It was a moment unlike any other as my brother and I sat on each side of her with her hands in ours.  When she breathed her last breath, the sky opened up for just a moment.  It was like her Creator coming to get her. 

You may catch on quickly, I read a lot.  One of the gifts from our church came in the form of four small books authored by Kenneth C. Haugk.  He has written a Journey through Grief series; the final is titled Rebuilding and Remembering.  I read a quote this morning taken from an Irish headstone  (p.20),

Death leaves a heartache

no one can heal,

Love leaves a memory

no one can steal.

I find this so true and am grateful there is no cookie cutter method to grieving.

On a different note:  Is anyone else having fun with their research topic?  I had such a melt-down after not being able to find conclusive evidence to support my original idea; it worked to my benefit though as I am now able to do serious research on a fun topic!  Makes the process worthwhile and perhaps, I won't be so darn serious about stuff at the end...hmmm...

Have a great week!

Sunny

Haugk, K. (2004). Rebuilding and remembering: Journeying through grief -               Book 4. Stephen Ministries: St. Louis, Missouri

Call me chicken...

You can call me chicken, that's OK...I do not want to touch the recent news about secret information leaks. 

We took our son to the airport early this morning, he is back in Fayetteville at this time and we hope to see him in August.  His unit is currently Global Response, so we take one day at at time.  We are so very proud of him and I will keep you updated as I can.

I am finishing up the book I shared about last week by Donald Miller.  My favorite chapter is near the end when he talks about letting no one watch the story being made, rather invite all who show up to participate (Miller, 2009).  What a concept!  I am guilty of taking care of business by myself; my default is to complete chores alone and to not want to take the time to explain it to another.  He shares a story about a friend who started a New Year's Day parade with his family because the children were bored, the parade is an annual event in the neighborhood now and no one is allowed to sit on the curb and watch (Miller, 2009).  I could aspire to include others in what I do whether it is a mundane task or some fun new event.

Who would join me?

Sunny
 
Miller, D (2009). A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. Thomas Nelson: Nashville, Tennessee