Thursday, July 03, 2008

Looking forward to my new journey.........

I came to my blog over two hours ago. I almost always start by spending time visiting and reading some of the great blogger so I can catch up on what everyone is doing. Andrea's daughter (my granddaughter) is getting braces. Judith is writing a book. Kim been on vacation and making crocheted food for her niece. And Stephanie, has a new baby! And there is plenty more to read but it will have to wait for another night.

I have some great news. I'm not unemployed anymore. Yippee!! I knew God had a plan. Besides, seven weeks is long enough to be unemployed.

I got the final conformation call today about my new job as an Activity Director in a Care Center. A job that is more in line with my experience. I start on Monday.

The company is young, only two years old. They own several other communities in our city that have been around for a while. There are about 100 residents, with a potential for 20 more. There are 6 activity staff not including myself.

I'm looking forward to beginning my new journey. How quickly I have forgotten how much I like working. The days can get long. Besides, I like having a job that enhances and aides in healing individuals loves. I appreciate being need by others. Being an Activity Director is often referred to by other staff as the "Fun Job". And most of the time, they are right! I say most of the time because there is a lot of paper work involved in a job like this, but believe it or not, I like that part too.

Quote for the day: Most of us lead far more meaningful lives than we know. Often finding meaning is not about doing thing differently; it is about seeing familiar things in new ways. When we find new eyes, the unsuspected blessings of work we have done for many years may take us completely by surprise.
Quote comes from the book, "My Grandfather's Blessings" by Rachel Naomi Remen, MD

1 comment:

Judith said...

Dear friend, I am so happy for you, glad you found the work you enjoy. Hope this new employer will be better than the last one.

In my work I see activity persons' work up close, and so appreciate all they do for the residents/patients. I am sure it's a special calling. So Godspeed, and know that I am praying for you.