When we were five, we entered school and when we were 18, we left high school. Many of us entered the job market, college or the military immediately following high school. Each of these entrances and/or exits is a life milestone. In the best of times, we celebrated and in the worst of times, we grieved a loss.
As, Eldercare Services begins to celebrate our 25th Anniversary, I embrace the journey for all its challenges but most of all, for the honor and pleasure to work with such caring and supportive families. In addition, to work with a staff that has so much compassion and integrity for families at crossroads.
We are happy to have guided, directed, supported and led individuals and families to better solutions for their journey or that of a loved one. I could tell stories for hours of the rich lives I have had the pleasure to be a part of and the collective wisdom shared with me as I heard life stories. We are each unique and what you might not think is an impactful life is just not true…each of us has had the opportunity to brush up against another human being and without knowing, touch another in ways never dreamed of.
I gave a talk a few years ago and two peer professionals came up to thank me for helping guide their career with just a word of encouragement or being pointed in a direction that led to their current place in the world. One even brought with her a napkin in which she wrote something I said to her that she said changed her life – and both of these women came to that talk to tell me how much my words meant to their life journey.
I think that happens every day and more often that we are aware. Taking a minute to truly listen to another can change a life. For that, I am grateful and I hope as you review your journey and milestones, you can see how you have heartened others in small ways that made a big impact.
We have several licensed therapists on staff at Eldercare Services – if you would like to talk about how you have impacted others or you are struggling to tell someone how much they have meant to you and your life – schedule an hour or several appointments to do some life review – it can be renewing!