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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Back to Work

I am going back to work Monday at Pressing On. My duties have changed and my purpose is greater now. I will be handling all the scheduling for the trainers, accounts receivable, invoices, welcome packets, new client applications & questions, fund-raiser planning, clerical work and telephones. I am excited to get back to work and look forward to what the next few months will bring. I will use the next 3 months to help Pressing On grow as a business in any way I can. While keeping all of my options open, my future with Pressing On looks hopeful. I will keep everyone updated on my career moves.

There will be some big changes for me this weekend. As I mentally prepare to take on my new position at Pressing On, I will also be mentally preparing to dive in head first and give my therapy a new attention. I plan to start new exercise routines while I am home, while also increasing my hours for training in the gym. I pray that God will take my hand and lead me with great motivation and determination to prove this whole "recovery thing" works. As someone who did not start working towards my recovery until 2 years post injury (past the point that doctors give for chances of improvements); also as a so-called "complete" injury, my recovery will prove only that anything is possible when setting your mind to a goal. My top advantage to my gaining my recovery, is that I'm letting God lead the way. It is totally in His Hands now. I am only a servant trying to do His will for my life, while leading a positive life that impacts others.  

6:07 pm cdt

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Trip to the other coast...
Im heading to Florida tomorrow to vaca with my parents. I can't wait to see them. I am flying to ATL then to Daytona Beach. I will drive to New Symerna Beach which is about 30 miles south. I have not been here since my injury, but I pretty much grew up at this beach every summer. We would take a vacation here every summer growing up until we got too busy and I was traveling for softball. It is a tradition in a way that will be carried on for a while I believe, There are some other families that have done the same so we have gotten to know a few. I hope to reunite with some of these families... that would be awesome to catch up! So pleaes keep me in your prayers as I fly and vaca for the next week. Miss ya
10:20 pm cdt


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Always a lesson to be learned...in all situations. 
 

I've learned...that the Lord didn't do it all in one day.
What makes me think I can? Patience is a virtue. Plus, the "fight" is only making me stronger, inside and out! One thing I would suggest though if I may, (and I heard this from a friend of mine so I can't take the credit). another prayer we can add to the list, is for god to start making people with two spinal cords so when one gets injured...

there's a back-up!!! Lol.like a lizard... Now, there's a thought! haha! bye

Just a tip for my future facility... What I have learned over the past 2 years is that a smaller company can be both a good thing and bad thing. As a client, it is nice to have a smaller group in the gym because it is easier to feel at home and comfortable, while also making it feel like family. As an employee, it is nice to be able to work together on things and there is less of a chance of little "clicks" forming. On the other hand, a smaller facility means more gossip, in a way. People become close with each other and the need for professionalism, respect and confidentiality becomes more important, both for the staff and clients. When you feel at ease with people, you tend to tell them more and lets just face it, people are going to talk. No one really likes to be talked about, especially if it is about something negative or personal to that person, but the majority of people in this world like gossip. Ill stop there, but all in all...

NOTE TO SELF: Don't discuss client issues around other clients. Keep it professional and only discuss issues involving clients and staff behind closed doors or in the appropriate setting.  

 
 
 
 
 
My thought for 4/28: Good things come to those who are willing to work for it!!! Have Hope & Always Believe anything is possible when you can hand it over to God. Once you realize that you are not in control, God can take over and lead you to victory!!! Keep God first!

HOPE toWalk