Friday, April 24, 2009

This week


"There are two days in the week about which and upon which I never worry... Yesterday and Tomorrow.” Robert Jones Burdette

Well, I hung on through the week, and it's Friday. On this Friday, I'm trying to get a bunch of things done before we head out of town next Tuesday for a week of vacation.

This week I learned that I received an add on to a grant that I have. It's enough money to fund another project that was going to close down due to federal cuts. It's tough in these economic times to get money added on. I'm thankful that my hard-working staff will have a job.

This week, I received copies of the book that I co-authored with other scientists. I'm pleased with it, the layout, the color photos and the content. One of the scientists is an elderly professor who has leukemia and is in poor health. I'm glad that he got to see this book published.

This week, my old dog appears to be doing well. She is eating, trotting along with me for the morning walk and generally seems to be feeling okay. I'm thankful that she's still with me.

This week, I met with three sponsees who get it. Last night, I could feel the intensity of the young man who is a "double winner". He wants peace of mind badly. He is hearing, willing, and yearning. I hope that he enjoys the journey. The fourth sponsee has admitted to not being ready. I told him that I'm available when he is.

This week, I went to several discussion meetings and a step study. I can see how far I've come from the day that I first walked into a meeting. I can look at the newcomer and see the pain. I can talk to the newcomer, give them my phone number, and tell them that "there is no situation too difficult to be bettered and no unhappiness too great to be lessened".

This week I laughed, reflected, reunited, regrouped, rested, and reached out. That's a heck of a week.

23 comments:

  1. I am so happy to hear about your dog, Syd. I have had both of you in my thoughts and prayers.

    I hope you really enjoy your upcoming vacation.

    Have a terrific weekend.

    Best to you, SB

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  2. I'm glad that you had a good week.today is a great day for me.I hope that you have a great weekend.Mike G.said that.

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  3. I'm with you - I'd say TGIF but somehow, I still expect to get a week's worth of expectations dealt with today...

    ...or not

    Blessings and aloha...

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  4. Sounds like a wonderful week. I am so happy for you. I hope you have a great weekend as well!

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  5. Congratulations on the book and I'm glad that it is what you wanted it to be. Great post Syd, filled with lots of gratitude.

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  6. Indeed! And congratulations on the professional end as well. I can appreciate all of what you shared.

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  7. Am I the only one who thought that photo is a WINNER? A Ribbon for "rrrivvettt"

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  8. WOOT WOOT for vacation and "getting it" and coming so far.

    {hugs}

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  9. thanks for counting your blessings -
    it helps me to count my own.

    have a great weekend.

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  10. I am happy for your dog, your staff, the professor, and for you. Hope you have a super productive weekend!

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  11. What a fulfilling week! May next week be more of the same.

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  12. I was at a meeting this week that showed me how far I have come (as I listened to others). Your writings over the past year have helped me in many ways. This kind of exchange is blogging at its best.

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  13. Yay for your dog feeling good and enjoying some walks! that is wonderful for both of you!

    Congrats on your book, and yay for the grant add-on! I hope you have a peaceful vacation with much renewing of spirit and rest!

    :)

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  14. it is a good week, i hope next week is filled with as much life as this one.

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  15. Definitely a heck of a week. I'm happy your pup is still with you dear friend. I can't imagine being without Pickles. (Hugs)Indigo

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  16. I hope your vacation is all that you need it to be!

    Namaste

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  17. I'm glad you had such a rewarding week.

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  18. You hung on, just like that cute little froggie!

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  19. Glad you had a good week. It was truly a pleasure to read your post.

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  20. What a beautiful post....such joy and good news all through it.

    It's wonderful about the book, the dog, the upcoming vacation - everything.

    Have a great vacation.

    PG

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  21. I know what u mean about looking at the dog and being grateful for the time with him/her. I've got 2, one of which is elderly and has been with me through a lot.

    Enjoy your holiday :-)

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  22. Wow! Congrats on the grant money and the book. Glad to hear about your dog and enjoy your vacation!

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