Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
I hope this time of the year finds you and your family healthy and happy. Don’t let the hustle and bustle of the holiday season get you down and remember the reason for all the celebration in the first place, our blessed savior, Jesus Christ.
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, probably because it was also my Dad’s favorite time of the year. Folks are a little nicer to each other as they get into the holiday spirit. I also just love the holiday lights, it brings a smile to my face and it’s always so beautiful to see. I enjoy just riding all over town looking at everyone’s holiday lights, something my Dad always did with us kids when we were growing up.
I was a little taken back the other day when a friend of mine told me I was her angel. I think my face even turned a bit red from embarrassment. For me, that is the ultimate compliment anyone can hear and not something I thought anyone would ever say to me, or anything I deserve. I was just trying to be the best kind of friend I could be by giving her some advice. My friend is having a tough time as her husband was hit by a car and has some pretty serious injuries. She’s taken some time off work to take care of him and get him to appointments and all that goes into the worry of taking care of someone. And the holiday season extra’s on top of everything else never helps in these situations. I simply told her she needs to get back to work to take her mind off the stress and worry over his injuries. She needed to get her mind focused on something else entirely to help relieve the stress and worry and make her feel better. I’ve been through enough trying situations myself to know you have to give your mind something else to focus on to get you through. If you’re not working or doing something else you are totally consumed with worry over the situation and you’ll drive yourself crazy. I could see she was getting close to that point. We had a good conversation and she was determined to do some of the things I suggested. She looked and felt better by the time we parted company.
I’m sure many of you know women like that. The girlfriend you have whom you can always rely on to help you get through the tough times. She kicks you in the butt and tells you like it is when you need it, and is still there and will always be there for you. That is what women in leadership is all about. Many of you are out there, you are not famous like the Jacqueline Kennedy’s of the world, but you are there for your family and friends and are women who show great leadership. THANK YOU!
I hope you all have had a wonderful 2016 and I look forward to sharing more insights with you in 2017!
God Bless.
I hope this time of the year finds you and your family healthy and happy. Don’t let the hustle and bustle of the holiday season get you down and remember the reason for all the celebration in the first place, our blessed savior, Jesus Christ.
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, probably because it was also my Dad’s favorite time of the year. Folks are a little nicer to each other as they get into the holiday spirit. I also just love the holiday lights, it brings a smile to my face and it’s always so beautiful to see. I enjoy just riding all over town looking at everyone’s holiday lights, something my Dad always did with us kids when we were growing up.
I was a little taken back the other day when a friend of mine told me I was her angel. I think my face even turned a bit red from embarrassment. For me, that is the ultimate compliment anyone can hear and not something I thought anyone would ever say to me, or anything I deserve. I was just trying to be the best kind of friend I could be by giving her some advice. My friend is having a tough time as her husband was hit by a car and has some pretty serious injuries. She’s taken some time off work to take care of him and get him to appointments and all that goes into the worry of taking care of someone. And the holiday season extra’s on top of everything else never helps in these situations. I simply told her she needs to get back to work to take her mind off the stress and worry over his injuries. She needed to get her mind focused on something else entirely to help relieve the stress and worry and make her feel better. I’ve been through enough trying situations myself to know you have to give your mind something else to focus on to get you through. If you’re not working or doing something else you are totally consumed with worry over the situation and you’ll drive yourself crazy. I could see she was getting close to that point. We had a good conversation and she was determined to do some of the things I suggested. She looked and felt better by the time we parted company.
I’m sure many of you know women like that. The girlfriend you have whom you can always rely on to help you get through the tough times. She kicks you in the butt and tells you like it is when you need it, and is still there and will always be there for you. That is what women in leadership is all about. Many of you are out there, you are not famous like the Jacqueline Kennedy’s of the world, but you are there for your family and friends and are women who show great leadership. THANK YOU!
I hope you all have had a wonderful 2016 and I look forward to sharing more insights with you in 2017!
God Bless.