Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Book quotes: going back to work

I never thought I'd truly miss working, but I do.  I miss the social interaction and I miss creating something beautiful for people to enjoy as dessert.  I miss feeling useful and feeling like I have a purpose.  People say "you do have a purpose, your purpose is to get better."  Can I just tell you that things like that kind of make me want to hit you?  I wouldn't hit you hard and I wouldn't hit you in the head but I think that a little bruise might make you think twice about being so condescending and I know it would make it easier for me to withstand whatever "helpful" thing you are about to spout off.  I know people are trying to help and nobody knows what to do for me to help me get through - just be there.  Tell me what is going on in your life and help me to feel like I am still a part of things...
                   Brewfest Cupcakes - yum!                          Mayoral Luncheon

Chef Eric and the kitchen boys came to visit me at the Rehab of the Pacific in Oahu !

                                           Hospital room wall, pictures of friends and food...


"I'd missed all these people and it was clear they'd missed me too. It felt like coming home."  In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing, written by Lee and Bob Woodruff.

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