I'd expected to post last night but instead of doing so, I was up until 2am dealing with a 5hr long site outage. My 'worst case scenario' came true, albeit on a smaller scale than it likely would have been had David not been present at the outset and returned after MRI's to save the day and address the remaining needs. It was a disaster on many levels, but we managed to respond to the best of our limited abilities and hopeful learn some things too. The news today about DPD's medical situation was expected, but the optimistic aspects of the ability to tackle it makes me hopeful for his recovery. It's odd, honestly, being a position where somebody that 'works for you' also faces personal challenges. I'm doing all I can to ensure he's got the time and flexibility needed, to empower him to stay involved and preoccupied with the work needs, but to also coordinate a fallback emergency plan with more sustainable options in case things like last night happen again and we don't have access to his immediate assistance. While on a personal note it's my nature to try to extend all the support and consideration and simple humanity and empathy such a circumstance warrants. It makes me wonder how I'd manage it, but then again, although potentially less dramatic, the Guillame Barre was certainly a traumatic experience and recovery. At the time it was just 'what it was' so I pressed through. Yet there were moments it was really difficult too. I keep that all in mind. Kids are concerned about his well being since they met and think highly of him. They're very sincere kids. I'm glad they have the hearts they do. Played Rummikub a bit tonight after getting Tommy Chick-fil-a and addressing a seemingly powerless oven with a 30second unplug. (Hint.... oven light functioning while panel does not means there is power, something else is awry. Tommy was great tonight, really upbeat and positive and even hung out and engaged. Love when that happens and that he feels comfortable and relaxed.
Gratitude: My relatively good health and the opportunities i have to focus on improving it.
Goal: Keto Continues tomorrow w/repeated 10/2/6 routine success
Anticipation: Hope to work in a mountain drive w/Tommy in the AM if all falls into place.
FInished Reading/Listening to "Face the Music" last night. Enjoyed the 'behind the scenes' stories of his life, the band, and more. Felt a bit 'self serving' in some sections and I always wonder what the other players in ones life might say when presented with 'your side' of any given story. Still, really interesting to get a glimpse of somebody's character, insecurities and such that you otherwise might never know or imagine.
Accomplishments: Mindfulness Parenting Cleanup
