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Let is snow, let it snow, let it snow!

I have to admit I love snow! I didn't love it as much as when I moved back from Dublin, Ireland years ago. Lately it has been snowing here a lot. I am enjoying it! I love sitting in my cozy home watching snow falling outside. I also enjoy shovelling. I suppose I should get proper winter boots. : )

Something else giving me joy lately is my new job. I started as a Coordinator for a local group that does research for other groups and organizations. It is a group made up of local residents. The hope is to create jobs and build community. JUst when I think I have found the most perfect job, life changes and I find yet another step up. This job is only part time and temporary. However, in a matter of two days I have been able to offer support and organization to this wonderful group of people trying to make their lives better as well as the lives of those around them.

Some days my heart breaks at the poverty and loss of those around me. I wish I could just make things better. I wish I could simply speak a few words and restore dignity. I wish I could help people see they have worth simply because they are. I wish I could create jobs for those wanting to work. I wish I could heal those who hurt.

Unfortunately I can not. However, what I can do is make every interaction with people around me respectful. I can treat others with the respect and dignity they deserve. With this job, I can be the behind the scenes support they need to do their best. I can help them succeed. I can encourage. I can care for. I can help them dream. This really is the next 'perfect job' for me.

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