Revelations at the PicNic Table

It’s been an enlightening weekend.  And just when I thought the evening was almost over on Saturday, it seemed the truth and the realizations were just beginning.  Sarah and Janette walked me through a difficult situation filled with thoughts of hope, support, motivation, and strength.  This has most certainly been the most challening time in my life.  And I think it’s that way for a reason.  By no means, though, am I through it.  The revelations at the picnic table are just the very beginning of a long journey that I am embarking on.  But the girls gave me a glimmer of hope and some advice on how to get going.  I was so motivated, in fact, that I must admit it looked overwhelming. 

The old saying goes though, “When the goings get tough, the tough get going.”  I do hope that I have enough time to prove myself.  From indications last week, I have all the time I need or want.  And that’s very good news.  I know I am good at what I do.  But as Janette put it, I can’t just be someone who walks in from another place and think I’ve already arrived.  No, I haven’t arrived.  And I’m humbled that I, like everyone else, must give reasons why I should be trusted, respected and liked.  I want every one of those characteristics. 

I am going to start my changing things right off the bat.  I’m an instant gratification guy anyway.  So this should be easy.  There are things I can do now to change the status of my situation.  Thanks be to God.

Revelations at the picnic table have had a profound affect on my outlook and I am so thankful for the people in my life who are in place to help me through this journey.  Two of them are my brightest light bulbs: Sarah and Janette.  Here’s to the sometimes dark journey — but thankfully, I have beams of hope, motivation and support to keep me keepin’ on! 

And I don’t even have to buy batteries!!!