I got to help a friend today!!

A lady works for me recently returned from Utah with her family after burying their son who passed away at the age of 31. It has been an exceptionally difficult time for the family since the father is currently in the process of recovering from injuries sustained during an auto accident. Now that she was made the sole breadwinner, family finances had the potential of becoming a major concern since the husband was basically self employed and therefore not eligible for state disability benefits.

A donation drive to collect money and food was started at our workplace beginning with the announcement of the news that her son had recently died in addition to her husband not being able to work. I found out that she was receiving assistance from her church as well as relatives but still I wanted to find out if her coworkers would be willing to pitch in.

A call was made to find out if there was anything we could contribute and she (Sharon)told us that it would be nice if we could bring some food to the home on the day prior to the memorial service for her son. So after the donations were collected I went with a friend to go shopping at a local grocery store. The sight of the two of us ambling about the grocery store I am sure was amusing to say the least. After agreeing on our purchases we then set out to make the delivery.

We met the family at their home and we told them that we had a few things to drop off. The family was immediately overwhelmed by the amount of things that we brought. I was sorry that we had not brought more. We met the husband who is currently confined to a hospital bed situated in the living room. In addition to the food that we brought we also left off some plants and the cash that was left over from the money that went towards the purchase of groceries.

As we were getting ready to say our goodbyes, I could see that Sharon was getting choked up from the generosity that was displayed by her coworkers that she had barely known for four months. As I returned to work I basked in the good feelings that come from knowing you have helped someone who is having a truly difficult time in their life. It felt really nice.

Wow!! Oh yes...................PEACE !!

It was a good day....

Thanksgiving this year was pretty nice. It was nice to be able to sleep in and start the day gradually. Late in the morning my wife left to go pick up our daughter who was flying in from Washington D.C. at the airport. I was glad to know that for at least a few days she would be able to relax, take it easy and enjoy some home cooked meals. It was really nice seeing her again even though we met in San Diego last month. As per family tradition, we spent part of the day following the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and about 2 pm we got ready to go up my Mother in law and meet with family relatives for Thanksgiving Dinner. I enjoyed getting to visit with my Sister in law and her family and the meal served that evening was superb. After that, we spent about an hour visiting and then headed back home for the rest of the evening.

I am glad we did not have to travel long distances this year. We often spend too much time trying to get this or that done but not enough time to enjoy ourselves or visit with others. It's a special time when we can. Tomorrow my daughter goes back to Washington D.C. where she will return to her job and the hectic pace that comes with living in the nation's capitol. I will miss her but will keep in touch via email and phone calls.

Meanwhile my thoughts and prayers go to the men and women who are currently serving in our armed forces. Having served myself I remember what it was like being far from family during the holidays so the time I do get to spend with loved ones is all the more precious.

I wish peace and prosperity for all and more so I wish that they wish it for themselves as well.

PEACE!

What do you want???

If someone came up to you and asked "What do you want?", would you be able to answer? Sometimes I find myself asking the question and I have to stop and give it some deep thought. Knowing what we don't want is easy ( e.g. no one us wish to be afflicted with a crippling disease)but sometimes thinking about what we really want can be a challenge.

When we do come to a decision regarding what we want, the next dilemna that sometimes poses itself is "can we have it?" or "will we ever be able to have it?". If we say to ourselves that we want something but will never be able to have it, we might as well stop right there. Why bother if you have already told yourself you can't have it?

After seeing the DVD "The Secret" and reading Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich", it is my belief that we should tell ourselves that it's okay to want things and to feel that we are worthy of receiving them. Don't worry about how things will work out to allow you to to come into the possession or the experience, just have faith that they will. The classic case in my life came after moving to Sacramento upon separation from the military. After fumbling from one temp job through the other, I was able to obtain employment with a Boeing subsidiary and then move on to my current employment. Having a positive outlook and attitude while events were taking place did not hurt.

Peace!!

Persistence pays off!!

Wow!

After almost a week of trying to get my website verified on Google ( I used Yahoo! Sitebuilder), I finally got it to work! That was a semi-ordeal. I finally figured out how to edit the HTML files by using the File Manager feature on the Web Hosting Control Panel of Yahoo's Small Business section of their website.

But the important thing to show is that with patience and diligent effort, just about any problem that presents itself can be solved. Sometimes it just takes some pig-headed bulldog determination to get the job done.

Keep the faith and don't give up! PEACE!

Too much going on, too little time to do it!

Hey!

Right now I am embarked on a quest to get out of my current situation of having a job with lots of hours ( yes, I am grateful to have work!) and trying to get my own thing going where I am making more money but having more time to myself.

With only a finite amount of time left after the workday, learning how to make the most of one's time is of paramount importance.

I need to make a list and do it daily!

But that's alright, recognizing the need to solve a problem brings about a path to achieve a solution.