Over the course of the last 200+ days the support from everyone has been astounding. Old friends and colleagues have sent me messages or drop off cards and gifts for me on a fairly regular basis. Even though I have not spoken to some in years I am grateful for the thoughts and concerns. Today I was talking to a work colleague who had a family member recently diagnosed with cancer. It gave me an opportunity to self reflect on the past few months. It is easy to dwell on all the negative things and you miss out on the all the positive things. I tend to not feel great when I am done eating and try not to do much right after. With hockey starting we need to eat and go right away. I had told Melanie that I was not feeling great and she asked me if that meant I was not going to go. I enjoy watching Xavier play especially when he tries. When he struggles it is an opportunity for his growth. During his 1:1 private sessions he is learning more advanced things and it is challenging him. He tends to play better when I am there because I tell him he has to try. No matter how bad I feel, I need to make an effort to go out. Not for my son, but for myself. I can not sit and worry about how poorly Iay feel, but go and enjoy my son playing. It makes me forget about not feeling awesome.
Mel and i take turns putting the kids to bed and I appreciate the time I get to spend with them. They are small moments but they pass quickly and the kids grow up in a blink of an eye. It is not a chore to put them to bed but an opportunity for bonding. I will play some video games with the kids and it is fun and a bit aggravating at times, but these are things the kids cherish and ask me to play.
I have a very supportive and capable team at work. They are always thinking of how to make things better or ways to improve existing situations. They will challenge the status quo and think of ways we can use our experiences for the future. With some of our latest projects where they were provided the opportunity to work closer together they have grown as a team. They recognize each other’s strength and will use that to their advantage.