Day 224: Not Caring + Lidocaine Gel Cream

Today I learned…

…that some people really don’t care.

Today I am thankful for…

…the Lidocaine gel cream that is helping Rick’s pain.

Day 218: Pain Empathy + Support

Today I learned...
...that people in pain can be kinder and more personable than the professionals helping people in pain.

Today I am thankful for...
...the opportunity to be there for my husband.

Day 177: Mascot + Peace with the Past

Today I learned...

...that YouDee, my old mascot at UD, is the #1 weird but awesome mascot. :-) Read an article that made me laugh.

Today I am thankful for...

...the responses to my Wednesday video on Making Peace with the Past...and I am further thankful to my friend Jenn for coming up with the topic.

Day 164: Rainbow + Video Comments

Today I learned...
...that Rick chased a rainbow once...in a truck...with another guy. And they found the end of it.

Today I am thankful for...
...the very beautiful and kind comments from people on the video I posted today.

Day 149: Work Lunch + Book

Today I learned...

...that a work lunch out is a good thing, even on a very busy day with too much to do.

Today I am thankful for...

...the book I am reading: RANDOM FAMILY. It has helped me better understand people, especially my current clients.

Day 134: Jobs + Celebrations

Today I learned...

...that jobs are jobs but people make jobs awesome. 

Today I am thankful for...

...the awesome cake, card, and gift from my co-workers to celebrate my graduation and MSW! 

Day 107: Lack of Heart + Sisterhood

Today I learned...
...that some people do NOT have your best interest in mind. And that stings. Even when it's directed at someone other than yourself.

Today I am thankful for...
...the sisterhood of my Student Association committee. I love these women who fearlessly stand by each other and their friends...and who happily stand with ME when I intend to advocate on behalf of another. Thank you thank you thank you, sisterhood!

Day 98: People Are Listening + Spring!

Today I learned...
...that people are listening to what I say, even when I think they're not.

Today I am thankful for...
...this beautiful (warm) spring weather and the clothes and shoes I can now wear because of it!