Life is so precious. Stephen's freak accident still haunts us. The recovery is going slow, and we still are processing the event itself as well as our future together. The month of October will be devoted to aggressive hand therapy. The doctor says the movement we get in the next 3-4 weeks will likely be all that we can expect. That being the case, we are dropped other commitments to focus on his FULL recovery.
Just when I start feeling sorry for us, I bump into someone with no arms. Instantly, our challenges look small. Stephen is quick to add that surviving the accident was the best gift of all. Whatever lies ahead we promise to handle well. Learning to live with chronic pain shows Stephen's commitment to live life fully.
Today is a sunny, warm day in Destin. I leave shortly for a consulting assignment in another city. Every minute I have with Stephen is a gift. Spending time with loved ones brings priceless joy in all of our lives. Enjoy the day with someone special!
Joan
Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Portfolio Careers
We have been reading about portfolio careers for the past decade or so. Although they sounded interesting, we didn't believe we would be living one. Last week, every day was devoted to a different focus. Monday, I played (it was Labor Day). On Tuesday, I stayed busy consulting on a CEO succession project. Wednesday was focused on the Destin Charity Wine Auction foundation's fundraising efforts. Thursday was a combination of work with our New York PR firm (T.J. Sacks & Associates--they're great), and an interview with Market Watch (Wallstreet Journal on-line). Friday was an abbreviated work day due to a long doctors appointment. I was still able to get some consulting time in.
In reality, most days don't have such a singular focus. We weave in and out of meetings, calls, work and play. Most often, we control the schedule. On rainy days, we spend more office time than sunny ones. Having choices is wonderful after 30 years of rigid scheduling with long hours. We are able to pick and choose work that provides the most meaning. That work is always balanced with an adequate amount of 'play.' In fact, we leave tomorrow for Napa/Sonoma ... wish you were all coming with us!
Joan
In reality, most days don't have such a singular focus. We weave in and out of meetings, calls, work and play. Most often, we control the schedule. On rainy days, we spend more office time than sunny ones. Having choices is wonderful after 30 years of rigid scheduling with long hours. We are able to pick and choose work that provides the most meaning. That work is always balanced with an adequate amount of 'play.' In fact, we leave tomorrow for Napa/Sonoma ... wish you were all coming with us!
Joan
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