Friday, January 5, 2023Tonight's picture was taken in December of 2007. Mattie was five years old and his school has having a Holiday Event, in which families were invited to a concert and to tour classrooms. I had to learn quickly that week that Mattie's school required the children to dress up for this event. Within days, I bought him a suit set and this zippered up tie. I will never forget that concert, Mattie's participation and his escorting me around his classroom. I thought I would have many more December's like this with Mattie. Thankfully I did not miss this opportunity in 2007!
Quote of the day: Grief is heightened during the holidays because everything seems like it should be different. You’re in a state of chaos. The world’s in a state of chaos. It makes it more difficult to deal with the loss of someone. ~ Lynn Shattuck
I received this beautiful statement from my good friend Mary Ann. It brought a smile to my face today. It is amazing how one loving comment can transform one's day!
My therapist has invited me to take moments during my day just for me. Moments could mean just about anything. So today, my moments were with Sunny. I spent 20 minutes with him last night and 15 minutes with him today. That may not sound like a lot of time, but we had time to bond over brushing, petting him, and looking into each other's eyes. We used to do a lot to that together, as he has such soulful and beautiful eyes.
In fact, it was Sunny's eyes that caught my attention back in 2016 on Facebook. A rescue organization was advertising the adoption of Sunny on Facebook, and no one seemed interested in him, other than me! Perhaps it was because he was five years old. I have no idea, but rescuing Sunny was one of the best decisions I have ever made. He is a gentle giant and even though my life now looks so different from when he entered our world, he doesn't skip a beat. He still remains loyal, loving, and always gentle. We humans could learn a thing or two from our animal friends.
I accomplished a lot today and just when I wonder..... will I be able to do something, I find the inner strength, determination, and courage to forge ahead. I remember back in the day when I was the chair of the DC licensure board for professional counselors, my board attorney would always tell me.... "Dr. Sardi, you missed your calling." Meaning, he felt that I had the mind of a lawyer. I never thought of myself in that manner, but to some extent, I can take in a lot of data, connect the dots, and present a solid case. I am also a logical thinker and when things don't make sense to me, I am like a dog with a bone. I will find the answers, it may take me time, but I never give up if I am passionate about something.
Out of the blue tonight, I received an email from a former student. She is looking for help and wants a letter of recommendation. But here is the thing. I haven't heard from her in ages. Yet she tells me that she and her cousin (who I also taught) have never forgotten me. That I made a profound impression and impact on their careers. This email was a gift! To know that something I did and said influenced my student's life, is a wow moment for me that I don't take lightly.
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