"We need to always see the other side. I had to stop working on my lit review to take an elderly woman some CD's my son is selling, to make money for his trip to Syria (he leaves Tuesday). I took them, and ended up staying for almost 4 hours because she needed to talk. It turns out her husband is about in the same situation my mother in law is in and she never gets to talk to people who remember what she says. Her husband was our assistant superintendent for years, so it's difficult to see him like this. I pray I can get this lit review finished as those 4 hours were important for work, but how could I leave her? I think I was meant to be there, so I am praying God will help me as I work on these references to get them into APA order, in spite of the computer NOT working after getting fixed and my eyes are getting worse, not better. Whew"Karen,
I am glad you took time away from your busy schedule to spend time with your elderly friend. In my opinion, we so rarely take time just to appreciate our friends and family. No lit review (or phone call or wimba) can take the place of those four hours you spent with that woman. It probably meant so much to her. When we immerse ourselves so fully in this world of cell phones, computers, and work, we can easily overlook those tender moments of human interaction. Even though our program is very important, I try never to put my priority on a phone call or homework, or something inanimate, when there is a live person right in front of me. You never know how much longer that live person will be around, and you will never regret that time spent with them when they are gone.
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