Last week of Sabbatical
This week has been very productive. The kids and I were able to feed a few more in need in the Houston area. It wasn’t planned in advance but we enjoyed it so much last week we decided to do more. In fact, this will become a regular event for my family. It just seems logical to me that the human race should take care of each other. One thing my kids have learned from this is that there is always someone who has more. There is always someone who has less. I am grateful for what I have and try not to ponder about what I don’t. And this was prevalent during our time to be of service to others.
Additionally, this week we continued to prepare for the start of school. This seems like an ongoing task from last week. My little guy is going into 5th grade and my daughter starts her freshman year in college. I did not realize how much work goes into moving a kid into a dorm. Let me just tell you that I have ‘donated’ a significant amount of cash to Target.
I have mentally prepared for her departure all summer. And yesterday it was surprisingly easy to move her into her dorm. Because she came right back home as we now prepare for a hurricane to hit the Texas coastline over the weekend. All schools here in the Houston area and most along the TX coastline, including her University, have cancelled the first two days of school. I had ‘planned’ to write my last blog on Sunday which will be my last day of Sabbatical. But, given the inclement weather, I don’t know if I will have power and capability to do it once the storm rolls in. I come back to work officially on Monday. I have really enjoyed the past four weeks. I’ve grown and gained so much throughout this time on Sabbatical. I am sincerely grateful for this gift from our company. This is not an opportunity we will find with most organizations. I am equally grateful to everyone that has helped keep my region running and my customers happy. But friends, I have to be honest. I am ready to come back to work. I found that I missed my coworkers and seeing my funeral home friends. If this is how you feel during and after Sabbatical then you know we work for a GREAT company.
I have one last request if you are reading this blog. If you don’t mind, could you say a prayer for all of our homeless folks/veterans, the elderly, hospital patients and anyone in need in Texas/Louisiana as we expect the arrival of hurricane Harvey?
Blessings to you all,
Stef