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Monday, October 27, 2008
My first blog!
I have been considering starting a blog for some time now...but just never seemed to get around to it. So, here goes. Sometimes I will post about the random events in our lives, and at other times I may blog about crazy ideas, beliefs, etc. Please feel free to post comments. I'm always curious to read/hear another person's perspective on any given issue.
The holiday season is rapidly approaching. Before I go further, I will back up and share a life experience. Several years ago I was responsible for reviewing medical insurance plans available for employees of an international company. In the process, I had significant contact with agentleman, Jay, who worked in New York....in one of the twin towers. This particular international employee group had many unique medical issues and Jay was extremely diligent in assistance in claim resolutions, etc. He was one of those guys that always went above and beyond. I knew from experience that Jay was always in the office early. On that fateful day in 2001, I was fearful that I might never again have the opportunity to speak to Jay. And my thoughts ran endlessly about all the things I should have said to him about how much I appreciated his work ethic, his friendship, etc. I tried several times that day to reach him - email, cell phone, etc. No response. About midnight on 9/12, I received an email from Jay. He was very fortunate that he had rescheduled a postponed golf date to 9/11 and even though the weather forecast was gloomy, he took off to play golf with an insurance broker friend. When I finally had the chance to speak with Jay, I told him all those things that I should have said before but never did.
So, now my point. As the holidays approach, I challenge every reader of my blog (and please feel free to share) to take a few moments and think about the special people in your life - family, friends, business associates, etc. Think about what you would say about them if you suddenly found yourself facing life without that person. How does he/she inspire you, make you feel special, fond memories, etc. Carry a tablet with you and jot notes as you are waiting in the pick up line at school, at ball practice, doctor's appointments, wherever you happen to have a few minutes for your mind to wander.
Then prepare these thoughts into a customized letter to each individual as a fantastic present this season. Write one or several. Its up to you. Then if you don't mind, post a comment or email me about how it made you feel writing the letter and the response you received from your special person.
My sister (in-law) Jeanne did this for me a few years ago. A handwritten note thanking me for things I had done for her, many of which I did not even recall. If you know Jeanne, she is one of those people that ALWAYS has on lip gloss or lipstick. At her wedding to my brother, I apparently had a tube of lipstick ready to hand her at all times. I didn't even rememberl this, but it was special to her.
So, put thoughts to paper, and let's see what happens!
The holiday season is rapidly approaching. Before I go further, I will back up and share a life experience. Several years ago I was responsible for reviewing medical insurance plans available for employees of an international company. In the process, I had significant contact with agentleman, Jay, who worked in New York....in one of the twin towers. This particular international employee group had many unique medical issues and Jay was extremely diligent in assistance in claim resolutions, etc. He was one of those guys that always went above and beyond. I knew from experience that Jay was always in the office early. On that fateful day in 2001, I was fearful that I might never again have the opportunity to speak to Jay. And my thoughts ran endlessly about all the things I should have said to him about how much I appreciated his work ethic, his friendship, etc. I tried several times that day to reach him - email, cell phone, etc. No response. About midnight on 9/12, I received an email from Jay. He was very fortunate that he had rescheduled a postponed golf date to 9/11 and even though the weather forecast was gloomy, he took off to play golf with an insurance broker friend. When I finally had the chance to speak with Jay, I told him all those things that I should have said before but never did.
So, now my point. As the holidays approach, I challenge every reader of my blog (and please feel free to share) to take a few moments and think about the special people in your life - family, friends, business associates, etc. Think about what you would say about them if you suddenly found yourself facing life without that person. How does he/she inspire you, make you feel special, fond memories, etc. Carry a tablet with you and jot notes as you are waiting in the pick up line at school, at ball practice, doctor's appointments, wherever you happen to have a few minutes for your mind to wander.
Then prepare these thoughts into a customized letter to each individual as a fantastic present this season. Write one or several. Its up to you. Then if you don't mind, post a comment or email me about how it made you feel writing the letter and the response you received from your special person.
My sister (in-law) Jeanne did this for me a few years ago. A handwritten note thanking me for things I had done for her, many of which I did not even recall. If you know Jeanne, she is one of those people that ALWAYS has on lip gloss or lipstick. At her wedding to my brother, I apparently had a tube of lipstick ready to hand her at all times. I didn't even rememberl this, but it was special to her.
So, put thoughts to paper, and let's see what happens!
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