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Happy Anniversary to Me

Yesterday was my anniversary, twenty nine years, the longest, most successful relationship I’ve ever sustained.

And no it is not my imaginary relationship with Dean Cain, in fact it is not even a romantic relationship nor a familial relationship.

It is a work relationship, yesterday marks 29 years with the large telecommunications corporation I am employed at.

It’s been a wild ride, I’ve seen so many changes, some good, some not so good, some groundbreaking.

Let me start by saying I am extremely grateful for the opportunities this job has afforded not only myself but also my children.

As a single mother of three this job enable us to live in a neighborhood where my children could attend good schools.

It afforded me the opportunity to not stay stagnant in one position. I was given the opportunity to move to different positions within said corporation, each with higher pay and training for a more technical position.

I am grateful for not only the opportunities, but also the lifelong friendships I have made.

This relationship has given me more than I can ever imagine.

Especially now, with the benefits it has afforded myself, I can recover from surgery in peace, from the insurance I have to the short term disability that the union fought for.

I can also rest easy knowing my continued treatment will be covered and I can heal. I know I buried the lead again.

Cancer is expensive, so many doctors and so many treatments. I am grateful I can go through this and not have to worry about other things.

So happy anniversary to me in regards to my most successful relationship to date!

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Opportunity

So the weekend has come to a close again, it is with a hopeful attitude that I face Monday. I am always hopeful for a good week, and it will be a good week, Wednesday Tessa will be graduating Kindergarten. I cannot believe how time is flying by; it seems like yesterday she was learning to walk. Now she is running, running toward adventures and learning, she is so smart and funny and beautiful. I hope she keeps her sense of adventure and fun while discovering her part of the world.
I am so proud of my son and the kind of father he is with her, attentive and gentle, disciplinarian when he needs to be. Teaching her consequences in regards to her actions.
The other day I was having a conversation with this man at work that I swear we are related, we think so much alike. We were conversing on parenting, he said parenting takes two things, time and energy and of these the greatest is energy. If you don’t have the energy to teach your children right from wrong, to discipline when they need to be disciplined then you have no business being a parent.
I agree, parenting does take an abundant amount of energy, you are on 24 x 7, there are no off days whatsoever. Everyday brings a new lesson, a new adventure, and a new opportunity to be better.
I still am a parent even though my children are grown, I really only have one that asks my opinion regarding what is going on in his life. One who just wants me to listen and one that doesn’t want me to try and resolve their issues; just be there. I can do that, I am happy to be the kind of parent each one needs at this point. My job is not done; it will not be done until I leave this plane of existence.
I hope everyone has a great week ahead, I hope you all take advantage of whatever opportunity God puts into your path.