Friendships Revisited

The weekend I received news of a recent tragedy. A friend stateside lost is father in an automobile accident. Stoic in nature, after he and I spoke, I chose to call his wife. She and I had a conversation that was enlightening and insightful.

She shared some of her son’s experiences with living in China and teaching English. We also caught up on their radio show and reasons for ending the show. Then the thought occurred, “Ask her what she does specifically for a living?” Once I did it became obvious she possessed a specialized skillset I’d been in search of for years.

When I informed her of what I needed, she offered a couple of resources. She also reviewed a document for me and is willing to walk me through the process of researching the information I’m in need of. Basically, she’ll train me and enable me to train others. What a relief!

Today, Wednesday, December 18, 2019, I am grateful that:

I got a chance to speak with DJ. Our call didn’t last five minutes and I literally told him I didn’t know what to say other than I’m here if you need to talk. Funny how even when months or years elapsed during conversations some bonds hold true despite the limits of time.

E.T. reached out and let me know about DJ’s father this weekend. Had he not called I would not have known. It’s challenging being disconnected from those you have been closest to in your recent past, yet I remain steadfast in the fulfillment of my purpose. I know my absence will prove beneficial to us all as I’m working towards His will.

Frank and I got an opportunity to meet for dinner last night. Great brother lives in Manhattan. Former bond trader and now world traveller, it was great being able to “talk shop” with someone and reminisce about the finance industry. What I’m learning after conversations with the crew from London and Frank and a couple of others is there’s a void in updated and accurate information regarding things to do here in Cebu. It may be something worth investigating and actually starting another business endeavor.

Be Great. Be Grateful.