Back in the saddle

Now that my two-week recovery period is over, I guess it's back to work. This morning Tim and I were up early and I met him and Mark and Christina (yes, that's right, Christina) at a job. I was able to help for only about an hour, then on to meet with our pastor. I had promised him (our pastor) help with various publications/communications at church earlier in the summer, but had been sidetracked by my illness. Now I've got assignments: to work on a newsletter, get welcome cards, booklets and envelopes printed, and update the website.

Two job interviews are behind me now and I await their outcome. I'm excited about what the future holds. As I went to the bank yesterday, I read a famous quote by Chuck Swindoll on the banker's desk. It's a terrific reminder for me, especially in this transitional time when discouragement seems to come easily:

Attitude by Charles Swindoll

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.

Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home.

The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude... I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.

And so it is with you... we are in charge of our attitudes.

Ninety percent of life is up to us! I'm going to try to remember this every time I'm tempted to whine or complain about my circumstances. I'll be grateful for what I have, who I am, and try to pass this positive spirit to those around me.

Till next time,


Suzi