Excellent Written Email

Yesterday was one of those lazy hazy days of summer which just so happened to be just the way a Sunday is meant to be spent. We leisurely got out of bed and instead of my son coming into our room he very thoughtfully closed our door while he turned on the television in the adjacent lounge/left area of the upstairs.

My son is certainly incredible in my view and this is one of those “little things” I would have missed if it hadn’t been for recovery. It was a little before 8:00 am and I noticed our door closing. I soon realized yes, my son was being thoughtful because he thought my wife and I were still sleeping and he didn’t want to disturb us with the sound of the television. This is so very cool and I cannot understate this fact because he is such a sweet child.

I have been blessed with an incredible family in every way imaginable. My daughter’s note to the Tooth Fairy the night before and here was my son thinking about someone other than himself. My wife and did take our time getting out of bed and finally made our way downstairs for a very lazy Sunday. The day seemed to fly by even though nothing much was accomplished. I believe these are the days we will long for in about another month or so as our children get involved with their activities.

My daughter expressed interest in joining the school band since she played the clarinet last year in New Jersey. There won’t be much time for these “lounging” days as softball, baseball and band kick off in the coming weeks so Sunday was a welcomed day. I even took the time to go food shopping with my wife at my favorite food store. This was the case of the store running an advertisement that we couldn’t resist.

The store’s promotion was to spend $15 and get a free burrito at the local Chipotle store and we certainly took advantage garnering enough burritos for dinner the next few days!!! I don’t know if we got the best or worst of this deal but in the end we have food in the house and we don’t have to worry about dinner for the next few days!!

I didn’t attend my usual Sunday evening Gamblers Anonymous meeting because I attended the meeting yesterday morning and this is all part of my “balance” plan. Instead of attending the meeting I did go shopping with my wife which seemed to be the best course of action.

The day came to an end and it was indeed a very good weekend through and through. This morning I was up early and off to the gym for my morning workout. Part of my new routine has me going to the gym but returning home to see the children off to school and to assist with breakfast. This seems to work very well and my run was also very good. I was feeling great running this morning and it was one of those days where I could run forever. I had no aches in my legs and each stride felt great. I did however; encountered a strange feeling in my chest and upper back as I ran. I have had this happen in the past and I have no idea how it happens. The pain stayed with me the entire day and is just one of those things.

I received a wonderful email as an answer to my question of whether or not I would be allowed to be a coach or manager in my son’s Little League. In summary the best course of action is to have me be involved as a parent helper this way I can be on the field with my son and I can build a rapport with the other coaches in the league. I was very impressed with the well thought out email and I feel very comfortable with this decision.

Yes, people do remember my situation but they are 100% behind me and more importantly behind my son. This will and as it always does; work out for the very best. I can be involved with my son and Little League; and this way I can totally focus on my son instead of the other 10 players on the team. Thursday is the day for the evaluations and I can’t wait to meet the person who wrote this email.

Over the weekend I compiled something for an opportunity that has appeared. This is what I have been waiting for and now the decision rests with another person. I know there are certain things I can control and certain things I cannot so I will trust and believe everything will work out for the very best. I should know something by the end of this week and no matter what happens I know I am on the right road to recovery!!!