June 7, 2017, Prescott-
Questions of longevity are always in the background, as I think about what one might do, over the next three to five years. I just finished reading a book, Apocalypse, by Dr, Jim Richards, a Christian writer and broadcaster, and will have more to say about said book, a post or two from now. The thing I wish to mention, here, is Dr. Richards’ trust in God is a true thing of beauty, and I have to say, I share just about all of it. That gives me something on which to work.
Several things happened today, all of them good. I pretty much am down to two large and two small sections of brush, to be cleared, after a mild, cool morning served as my incentive to get more done than I had planned. I got more supportive e-mails from the District, including one I had never expected, from my recent supervisor. Goes to show, I need to work on my reading of people’s cues. Anyway, the job situation looks set for the coming year.
Housing is something about which I am still pondering. I am also getting advice, mostly unsolicited, about my supplemental finances. The final decisions about both will be made towards the end of this month.
Having spoken at length with Aram, last night, I reiterate as to how proud I am of what he has achieved, and how he is facing continuing challenges. He has another person to support him in his efforts now, and that, as many of us know, will make all the difference.
The car will get serviced on Friday, I will continue downsizing and yard work, the rest of this week- and the latter part of next, and in between, run an errand of mercy in southern California, as well as visiting a friend, or three, there.
Rough patches tend not to last long, if one pushes forward with, as Muhammad Ali said, “eyes on the prize”.
A Sagittarian Seeker 
I’m glad to hear that you’ve gotten lots of support from the district and that your next year is still settled. Good for you. Your work ethic and care for the students has stood up for you with whatever this recent difficulty was about.
I’d like to go on a errand of mercy to California. 🙂
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This one will take me to Crystal Cove, north of Laguna Beach. Before that, I am likely to go to Palos Verdes. Points north of there will now need to wait until October.
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Yay, you, re job! And, not that you ‘need’ this quote, I share because …it has helped me through some rough spots: ‘Never forget that you are one of a kind. Never forget that if there weren’t any need for you in all your uniqueness to be on this earth, you wouldn’t be here in the first place. And never forget, no matter how overwhelming life’s challenges and problems seem to be, that one person can make a difference in the world. In fact, it is always because of one person that all the changes that matter in the world come about.’ ~ Buckminster Fuller
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I will take the liberty of cutting and pasting the quote from Dr. Fuller, and sharing it on FB. This made my day.<3
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I will go look for it, then. (-:
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It just goes to show that respect can come even from critics! They may disagree but they can respect the person even if they reject suggestions/solutions/methods. That speaks volumes about your personal integrity. Well done!! Hope the downsizing and spring cleaning goes smoothly.
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It’s comforting, and I feel like now I can concentrate on what I have set for myself, for the next two months.
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This is good stuff! Congratulations on faithing your way through the rough section. God is good.
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Rough patches are made for us to negotiate our way. 🙂
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And to teach
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