Plotting A Path

HARD TIMES...................

I wanted to start my blog with Hard Times (Chapter 5) because this has been a very challenging week for my family, particularly my SON! Last week my son Getzman was playing in his high school football game hurt his ankle (so, I thought). When he got home he told me he heard something crack!

I can't tell you how mortified I was by that simple statement. His ankle was swollen & he limped something horrible. So, my husband & I told him to ice it. So, the next day, he got up to go to Church & it had really ballooned. So, I asked my husband to look it at & he determine he might have something broke, & that he should probably go to the hospital.

So, we discuss that maybe if he iced it a little more he would be OK. Well, the swelling did go down a little he said," he felt OK".

Now, I did call the doctor & he just happened to be closed on Monday & he told me if I was really uncomfortable take him to emergency. Well, Monday came & he wanted to go to practice, now his ankle is still swollen & I'm thinking it should have went down more by now. Of course, I told him no & we had his ankle x-ray & saw something that didn't look good. We had to wait until the next day for the report.

My heart fell to the ground when they told me he had a fractured ankle. My husband told my son the results, & you know what....He cried so hard, and for so long because he can't finish out the season. My heart just ached to see my son cry like that. I don't ever think I saw my son cry like that. It was horrendous! I felt so helpless there was nothing I could do for him. My husband, 21 year old daughter & I tried to console him. He is so depressed & I weep silently for him.

I was sent to a specialist & of course he needs a MRI, and crutches & I have to wait for a referral before I can do either. I am so upset that my son is in need of crutches & I have to wait for a referral! This is one of things President Obama is trying to eliminate.

The bright side is he can still walk, & we do have health care. Maybe in his senior year he can play again. (APPLAUSE)

I just needed to blog about hard-times because when you love someone & they hurt you hurt too!

Goal 1

My first goal is get the Director of the Early Outreach program to let me observe 7th-12th graders in her program on Saturdays.

This will enable me to conclude @what level of students I am passionate about teaching.

I started this process last year & had to wait until the program began again.

I am excited & frighten at the same time. My kids are motivating & afraid for my students.

Can you imagine that??

Exercise 2

My five contacts are:

1. Dr. Urmani

2. Ms. Bacia

3. Ms. Richards

4. Mr. Mitchell

5. Mr. Pickett

6. Mr. Aku'

7. Ms. Gill

8. Ms. Gardner

9. Ms. Henson

10. Ms. Henderson

Optional:

I really enjoyed the Success Team. Everyone had wonderful ideas & they were thoughtful, and compassionate in helping other students with other careers that fit into their touchstone.

However, some were a little confused about their targets, & I am sure that they have re-read GoalSearch page 68-80 in their WishCraft books and are on their path to their targets!

Remember, Barbara Sher says "The way you go about actually choosing your target will depend on what your touchstone or dreams that are your passion".

Also, don't forget it depends where you are in your life. Please review this section it will help you establish your TARGET!