Really tough finding a silver lining the past couple of months... But heres an example from last night that proves that I am fighting to get well soon: Continue Reading if you want to read a touching blog that I wrote about respect, courage and fighting to see that silver lining. ... ... ... ... ... I was recently (a week ago) given a second chance and hired back by my boss to drive her taxi. Things are going great. Im excited at the opportunity to show her what a great employee she has back on her fleet. Then all of the sudden, I receive a message last night on the meter screen that she is in her last moments at KGH ICU (I believe from old age) inviting any/all taxi drivers to go see her if they want. She is well respected with Ameys Taxi - being a driver/owner for 40+ years. Imagine my surprise by that message. I had to pull over for a moment and let it sink in... I went as soon as I could, to see her and her family to pay my respects. I kept telling myself to avoid that room... I knew what I was going to see in there... but they invited me to enter and so I went in. Seeing her on the bed, how she looked - head tilted back, labouring to breath - was almost exactly how I remembered seeing my mother in her last moments, when she passed away almost 5 years ago. I shook everyones hand and told them how appreciative I am to be hired back - and how much respect I have for their mother. They asked me to say something to her if I want - that they believe that she can hear me. I didnt know what to say to her, but then it came to me. If she can hear me, then I will pay my respect by telling everyone in that room about my first meeting with her a year ago. I knew right away when I met her last year, that she was old school - just like my mom was. I could tell that she didnt bullshit you - and didnt put up with bullshit either. So when I left the job last December with very little notice, I thought for sure she had black listed me. Bridge burned... I did nothing but regret that decision to leave - and didnt have the back bone to call her and ask for a second chance. Until 2 weeks ago when I felt a nudge in my gut to call her. My paranoid attitude was all for nothing. She hired me back without hesitation. She even told me she was happy to have me back. I expressed (to a full room of her family) my appreciation for her and wished them all Gods blessing. That was a pretty rough moment, but I am better for it. I needed to say goodbye. Not just to a great woman - but to all those that I have personally lost over the past 5 years. I found some peace deep inside last night. What ever obstacle stands in your way - keeping you from being the best possible you ever - stay strong (even if life gives you a daily kick in the gut stealing your breath). Find the courage inside to get back up and face it! I promise you - if I can do it - you can too! Her name is Marlene Doyle in case you know her and would like to pay your respects. I believe there is still some time left, but not much according to doctors. May God bless her and her family and friends.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Apr 2014 15:18:06 +0000
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