The Important Facts - 2/1/10

As I woke up this morning I didn't really take the time to ponder much about my life. I just knew that I was going to wake up and go to the gym. So, as I got my kids down for their naps I had a few free minutes to sit and watch Oprah. I know, I know, really? Yes, really. I was looking forward to watching this episode because it was about CEO's, Presidents taking on the challenge of working the jobs of the "front-line" people. Waste Management's Chief Operations Officer and President took the week trying on several different roles. From trash separator, garbage truck operator, picking up trash on a landfill field, cleaning out port-o-potties, to a landfill operator were the different positions he experienced for the week. The other CEO was from Seven Eleven. He worked as an overnight shift cashier, morning coffee bar assistant, and a delivery truck driver. It was so interesting to see these executives work a blue collar position. The surprising thing about it was how terrible they were at these "simple" everyday responsibilties of these employees. Really opened their eyes to see what the "behind the scenes" people really do and how it isn't as simple or easy as they had assumed it might be. It really impacted these CEO's that the people they worked with/for were humble, hard working and very sincere about their jobs. It moved them to do some really great things for their employees that deserved some recognition and support.

My husband recently experienced the "opposite" side of this situation recently. He was a nominee for a nice award that if he had won would of made him feel recognized for all his hard work and supported for his "behind the scenes" efforts for his Wing (term used for a large group of people in the Air Force that are all coordinated under one title). It was a huge disappointment for him and he felt very discouraged being overlooked when the person who was the recipient didn't even show up for the actual ceremony. I can understand his frustration. There is nothing worse than doing all you can and putting forth a lot of "gut level" effort to accomplish the task at hand. Right now he is working on a 9.2 Million dollar contract that is very important to overseas efforts and protecting our troops. I could not explain to him more how much I appreciate him and all that he does. But unfortunately, in our living room, in my sweatpants and t-shirt with no one else around didn't seem the same as a room full of a hundred people all dressed up in a award ceremony wasn't the same. I just hope that the important facts of what he does and who he is will someday come to help him accomplish his overall goals. I have to pray that if it be God's will for him that he does get recognized for his hard work and behind the scenes efforts.

I thank God so much though for all the blessings we have in our lives. We have such a wonderful family and we are all healthy and happy. All the rest of the details are going to be filled it as we continue to walk forward. I'm going to do my best not to worry about them and just let them unfold as they were meant to be. I will however, do what I can to thank God everyday for the many blessings He is pouring into our lives.