When I was a senior in high school, just before graduation the school published a newsletter in which all graduates were supposed to put their destinations after high school. Most kids put the name of the college they were headed to. I didn't. Here is what I wrote, "Where the grass is green and the sky is baby blue." It is a line from a George Strait song. As I sit here and write this where I can look out the window, I realize there was more truth in that destination than I could have realized.
To those of you who have written or spoke kind words about my blog, thank you. If my journey and writings about it are an inspiration to others, I am humbled.
I think an important part of leading by example and potentially inspiring others is to not only talk about the good days but to also acknowledge the struggles and not so good days that come along as well. Last week was not a banner week for me. It rained everyday, and for three in a row it was steady rain and there was no sun at all. The job search has been slow go and somewhat frustrating. There was a day at the dog beach where we only ran into two other people (not a popular place on a cloudy day) and the interactions, for various reasons, left me feeling kind of blah. On another day Jak was being so stubborn. He kept wanting to go in the opposite direction of me. When this happens he goes as far as the leash will allow and then lies down and won't move. Think truculent child. On this week's prime yard sale days, the rain and wind forced them to be cancelled. Pancakes in the park on Saturday was postponed too. It was just that kind of week.
Some days are diamonds. And some days aren't. I do however believe that there is at least a diamond or two in everyday. We just have to be willing to look for it. Especially on the difficult days.
In better news from the week, I was able to find a health insurance plan for much less than Cobra would've cost me and though they said it could take up to 3 weeks for me to be approved for the insurance (what I had was expiring in 2 days) I received a call saying it would go into effect May 1st as I had requested. On an okay day at the dog beach another turtle (actually a gopher tortoise) crossed our path. I consider that a good sign. And yesterday the sun came out again. Bet your bottom dollar. Overall we are doing just fine here. Jak is a great companion and was so happy to get back out to the beach yesterday after a day away.
I saw this quote once that I tried to find and couldn't so I will end this letter by paraphrasing what it said... Faith isn't believing things will turn out the way you want, it's believing things will turn out the way they should. A good reminder, especially on the less than banner days.
Happy Cinco De Mayo!
Until next time...
Peace & Love,
Hope
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