Moving Forward ---- Day 14

The early morning met me with a sleepy body after getting to bed so late ;-).

Got to Live Chat Operator time and was blessed with a supportive morning message from my coach, sending rays of sunshine and good energy. Thank you!

After our short coaching call, I got a call from another supporter, Mr. Tom, with more sunshine and good wishes. Thank you!

I followed-up with a lead from Boot Camp that I've reconnected with and who didn't get the initial emails I'd sent since they went to her spam filter. She's corrected that and received the information. She has gotten to quickly gloss the info and must do so again, but life is crazy.

I verified she is still interested, but I left the ball in her court, minus some updating I'll do for her when the new mall is launched and any goodies regarding NPOs. She loves the concept of dove-tailing helping non-profits with growing a business, and is awaiting foster care placement in her home after a long period of home improvements and inspections.

A big task was taken care of today: Getting my car to work again. Miraculously I drove it to the mechanic . . . I won't tell you the pins and needles details, but trust me . . . I white-knuckled it a few times ;-).

Their diagnosis was correct and the problem was solved in an additional 3 hours, which included oil change, and another diagnosis that rear brakes are next --- and real soon. My little wagon seemed to purr its way to town . . . We have wheels again ;-). And, these aren't the bi-kind. Yippee!

Picked up Big Z, and for those of you that follow all the blogs, you'll know what I mean when I say, "They have baby ducks!" Get out! As I got to the school, the show and tell had just ended and all the children were gathered around the Mama who received our truck and they now have 2 little bright yellow ducks. QUACK! How fun!

Big Z hurt his finger on the basketball and I decided, what with the car fixed and all that money spent anyhow, we'd do an unexpected ice cream. As I surmised, it solved the pain in the finger AND, it gave us reminding of our love of road trips. We transported ourselves on the road and figured we must be half-way to California at a "peet-stope". It was fun.

The rest of the late afternoon entailed visiting with our neighbors, talking about the economy and our lives, and generally hashing the details of life. Big Z got to play kick-back and ride his bike and shoot the cap rifle that finally has the right "cap gun ammo". It used to be my brother's when we were young (straight from our one and only trip to Disneyland itself!). I got to learn a dance skit from younger sister who is soon to be in a talent show. Wow Gals, we got the moves!

A bonus for the evening was a return call from Sandy to share about her well-being. She is good and shall return home from the birth center tomorrow. Today has been a good day and she and Beverly are doing well. Big brother has come by with his grandparents to check in on Mom and Dad; he admires his little sister. Thank you to those who have sent Sandy your well wishes. She really appreciates them. She is being supported by her parents; and then her husband's parents will come to help out when her parents have to leave.

I am so looking forward to tomorrow's efforts and pushing forth with our goals for Big Z Gives Big. I have my first lead calling time tomorrow just before coaching call, so I'm looking forward with anticipation to getting the system tailored for me, and then, giving calls to the leads.

I'm surprised, in retrospect, how the timing of my calling slots coincides with my health returning, and my available time coming back into balance after a long week. I expect good results and will surely meet some incredible people along the way.