Day 328: December 23rd
An e-mail from my mother’s boss, who happens to pastor a church in South Central LA. It’s semi-interesting, and it excuses me from writing something of little-to-no value:
As we approach the conclusion of another year, I am mindful of yesterday between 3 - 4PM. I was returning from a funeral and found myself caught in a torrential downpour. The lightening was flashing, the thunder was roaring, the hail was falling, and many of the drivers were panicking. At the time, I did not realize this was serving as the conclusion to a long, and for some, a very disturbing and devastating storm. When I returned to the office I called my wife to ensure she was fine and made it home safely. While we were on the phone, she suddenly stopped and shouted to our youngest “look at the twin rainbows”. As she assured me she was fine and safe, I looked outside my window. I witnessed what many people in the Los Angeles basin saw yesterday; two huge rainbows. One rainbow very vividly making its presence know as the other gently followed and complemented its partner.
Life can resemble yesterday’s conclusion to the recent rains. We face challenge and difficulties that make us uncomfortable. The harder and longer the challenge, we start to find leaks in places where we thought we were strong and secure. However, just when we think we can not take any more, the storm passes and we are presented with a symbol that all is not lost and we will survive.
I could go on and easily compare this to furloughs, budget, and the economy. I would rather take this opportunity to say this year has had many challenges. We have seen some good days and experienced some bad ones and yet we are still here together. I hope you see the rainbow(s) in your environment. I see them every day when I show up to work and see your faces. You remind me that in spite of the challenges that we, in many instances, have no control over; our presence can and does provide hope that things can get better and the storm(s) will not last.
Thank You for what you bring into this environment to serve as the symbol that reminds others the storm will not last.
May you and your families have a Blessed Christmas, a Happy Holiday, and a Peaceful New Year.
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Christmas Song of the Day
Track: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Artist: Gavin DeGraw
Day 328: December 23rd
An e-mail from my mother’s boss, who happens to pastor a church in South Central LA. It’s semi-interesting, and it excuses me from writing something of little-to-no value:
As we approach the conclusion of another year, I am mindful of yesterday between 3 - 4PM. I was returning from a funeral and found myself caught in a torrential downpour. The lightening was flashing, the thunder was roaring, the hail was falling, and many of the drivers were panicking. At the time, I did not realize this was serving as the conclusion to a long, and for some, a very disturbing and devastating storm. When I returned to the office I called my wife to ensure she was fine and made it home safely. While we were on the phone, she suddenly stopped and shouted to our youngest “look at the twin rainbows”. As she assured me she was fine and safe, I looked outside my window. I witnessed what many people in the Los Angeles basin saw yesterday; two huge rainbows. One rainbow very vividly making its presence know as the other gently followed and complemented its partner.
Life can resemble yesterday’s conclusion to the recent rains. We face challenge and difficulties that make us uncomfortable. The harder and longer the challenge, we start to find leaks in places where we thought we were strong and secure. However, just when we think we can not take any more, the storm passes and we are presented with a symbol that all is not lost and we will survive.
I could go on and easily compare this to furloughs, budget, and the economy. I would rather take this opportunity to say this year has had many challenges. We have seen some good days and experienced some bad ones and yet we are still here together. I hope you see the rainbow(s) in your environment. I see them every day when I show up to work and see your faces. You remind me that in spite of the challenges that we, in many instances, have no control over; our presence can and does provide hope that things can get better and the storm(s) will not last.
Thank You for what you bring into this environment to serve as the symbol that reminds others the storm will not last.
May you and your families have a Blessed Christmas, a Happy Holiday, and a Peaceful New Year.
—
Christmas Song of the Day
Track: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Artist: Gavin DeGraw
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