Thank you all!

[Guest guest]

I needed this today. and Gretchen and all the rest of you

who have shared your strength and acceptance. I fell today and I fell

hard. I tripped over a rug on my way out of my office building. I know

why; I was pre-occupied. I was going to one of our residential

facilities (I work in mental health/addictions) to help with a

situation where a very beloved client was found dead (likely " natural "

causes).

I had a hard time getting up, again it hurt and I was frustrated. But

you have all helped me remember that this will happen from time to

time and there is far more in this world that is going well.

I haven't fallen in months. I am walking over to our facility's

fitness center, instead of driving. I'm teaching a class in my field

and actually leave the class more energized than when I start. I do

sit down most of the time. My students often get up and get a stack of

papers from me, even before I start to pass them out. I have a new

position that allows me to teach, train and influence young, eager

staff to be their best and give their best. I am blessed. And you all

reminded me of that today. Thank you all again.

Jim