I hope all is well with your world on this the 8th day of January. Things keep humming along in the Rooyakkers household. Our lives are full, and fulfilling for the most part, and despite my occassional whining I generally look forward to the days as they come. Our grandchildren continue to be a source of pride and inspiration, and our children are all reasonably healthy. I still try to do a little work for my employer, and will continue to do so if they want me. Back at it tomorrow after a couple weeks off. My training is in a pretty good place overall and I am looking forward to competing in at least 5 different events before my Ironman, maybe even 6. I will tell you more about my plans as they crystallize.
Of course we are battling with Sally's situation but even that is adding value to my life. Witnessing her personal courage as she faces death, and eavesdropping on the once in lifetime friendship between her and Claudette alternately bring tears and joy to my world. I am so damn proud of both of them!! I don't have the words so I will give you theirs. They have adpoted 3 little words as their mantra, and I think it's pretty cool.....be not afraid....be not afraid! More about Roo and Sally (Thelma and Louise) as well in the weeks to come.
Even though I know he doesn't read this blog I need to centre out a special person in my life today. Jonathan called me this afternoon just to see how I was doing with my life in general and with parenting in particular. We talked for 22 minutes which is a very long time on the phone for both of us and by the end of the conversation it really hit me how far he has travelled the last few years. From a dispirited, broken down, unpleasant, and vulgar drug addict to a stable, employed, mature young man in a permanent relationship with a beautiful woman. He loves his job, he loves his girl, he loves his parents and his siblings, and he treats them all with respect and kindness. The reason for his call today? He worries about me and he just wanted to see if there was anything he could do for me!! Of course he also asked about Sally
And that's where I'm at on Sunday, Jan 8/2012. Peace be with you my friends and family.
(swim 1200 metres, computrainer easy 30 mins)
"There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it."---Minnie Aumonier
"Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world."---Hans Margolius
Love
Peter
Of course we are battling with Sally's situation but even that is adding value to my life. Witnessing her personal courage as she faces death, and eavesdropping on the once in lifetime friendship between her and Claudette alternately bring tears and joy to my world. I am so damn proud of both of them!! I don't have the words so I will give you theirs. They have adpoted 3 little words as their mantra, and I think it's pretty cool.....be not afraid....be not afraid! More about Roo and Sally (Thelma and Louise) as well in the weeks to come.
Even though I know he doesn't read this blog I need to centre out a special person in my life today. Jonathan called me this afternoon just to see how I was doing with my life in general and with parenting in particular. We talked for 22 minutes which is a very long time on the phone for both of us and by the end of the conversation it really hit me how far he has travelled the last few years. From a dispirited, broken down, unpleasant, and vulgar drug addict to a stable, employed, mature young man in a permanent relationship with a beautiful woman. He loves his job, he loves his girl, he loves his parents and his siblings, and he treats them all with respect and kindness. The reason for his call today? He worries about me and he just wanted to see if there was anything he could do for me!! Of course he also asked about Sally
And that's where I'm at on Sunday, Jan 8/2012. Peace be with you my friends and family.
(swim 1200 metres, computrainer easy 30 mins)
"There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it."---Minnie Aumonier
"Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world."---Hans Margolius
Love
Peter
And may peace, love and abundance continue in the Royyackkers world .
ReplyDeleteThankyou my friend. I am so fortunate to be living the dream. I learned the art of tough love. I learned to love and be loved unconditionally. I am surrounded by beautiful people such as you and Roo. I have lived. xoxo
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