April Anne, and Linda , following the footsteps of Dawn, wrote about Things They Were Thankful For. It is a great idea to step back once in a while and think about all of the wonderful things. It helps to not get so caught up in all that is wrong.
Here is my top 4:
#1: My dear husband and the lovely children that we have brought into this world are at the top of the list.
#2: I have recently been offered a position with my current employer. I am thankful for this. Not only do I get to continue with the same company, but I also have been offered a new position where I have the potential to learn a lot and be challenged. I am sure that there will continue to be many changes in our company and I hope that whatever these changes are that it will be for the good of ALL – meaning the employees, the patients that will ultimately use the medications that are discovered and developed, as well as the company.
#3: The reason for the title of this entry, ties into item #2. Today, YaYa was hit in the head with a rock. He bled out quite a bit and Tom and I took him to the urgent care. I am thankful to have a job that allows me the flexibility that I need to be around for my family more. As I drove to the hospital, and later called in sick for the rest of the day, couldn’t help but think about how supportive my company has been for taking time off.
I also thought about the recent (other) job offer that I was presented with last Thursday. It was a good 20+ additional miles away from where we live. Imagine getting a call such as this, and being so far away from your child. I am thankful that the offer, at a company where I was much jazzed about what they are doing for patients, was not a very tempting offer. I turned it down. I also turned down yet another company that is developing a medication for children. It was an exciting opportunity, but my family is my priority at this time in my life. I am thankful to be able to have choices and to be able to make decisions that support my priorities.
#4: I am thankful for my Health.
Great list. It’s nice to read positive things!
awesome, juls. i love hearing good stuff about family, especialy hearing that it is a priority.
hope your son heals up quickly and is back to his active ways soon!
Sounds to me like you got your priorities in the right order. You have a lovely family. I’ll never forget when I got hit in the back of the head with a rock when I was in eighth grade. From the amount of blood on the back of my school shirt, you’d a thought I was bone dry! Boy the head wounds bleed. It is definitely a big plus to stay with the same company, and I’m delighted for you. Here in Atlanta, I’m on the road 3 hours a day to and from work. I’m just fortunate that our two restaurants where my wife works at are only 2 and 10 minutes away from the house and my kids schools.
Excellent post, Juls!
I’m glad YaYa is okay now. I’ve actually been that mom 90 minutes from home when the call comes. Never again, I said — and stuck to it.
You’ve got a nice list. Great family photo too.
Well, that’s just about all good news, apart from the rock-in-the-head. That was not so good.
I know how stressed you were about the job thing. I’m glad it has worked itself out for the good.
Yes. I have been stressed and you all have been a great support system. Thanks to you all. “Staple Head” is doing well.