This morning I walked through the door here at work, and before I could make it to the time clock, I got the biggest tightest heartfelt hug you could ever ask for. No words, no reason - this particular friend of mine was just excited to see me at 7:50 am. And there is nothing more rewarding or refreshing than the love we get in return for being caring and understanding people.
Before I could make it to my desk, I heard three "good mornings" and one "hope you had a good Thanksgiving!". Not only are the residents here lucky to have us, we are lucky to have each other.
At my desk - I got everything unlocked, opened up & running and I realized...it's biscuits & gravy day. And breakfast here is always free! Another added bonus.
Upon returning to my desk with my warm free breakfast, I open my email to find a message from the boss-man that reads..."Thank you. You are great!" At least once a day, he makes a point to tell me that he appreciates me...even on days like today when he isn't here. That in itself, makes it all worthwhile.
And now, I sit here at my desk looking across the ghost-town that is usually my booming lobby...and even though I miss all the usual smiling faces, I am thankful to be here. It's going to be a long drawn out, quiet day - during which I will have absolutely nothing to do...but I'm not going to complain about it at all. Compared to what I was doing at work on this day two years ago, I'm going to say that I have it pretty damn good.
My thoughts and prayers go out to those cool kids at US Farmer, who are surely ear lobe deep in t-shirts & bullshit today. I hope you're holiday spirit remains high, and gets you through the tough times. God bless you people and your shipping skills! :)
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