Appt is set up for W and me on Thurs 9AM central time. You know the minute I hang up I will be here. W just called to tell me about her job interview because she hates her current job. We spoke for about half an hour just little talk. At one point she asked me "what do you expect to get out of this C session" I smiled and said "I have zero expectations I just figured it would be nice to be able to vent to someone who understands" she said "OK. Thur at 9AM I think I can do it." Hopefully she doesn't have to work.
I have to remember to not get disscouraged because she said how nice it was to be in her hometown and be able to see her sister and mom all the time. Immediately I said to myself "oh great! How will she ever leave her family for me again?" but I instead I stayed positive. I told her "2011 is going to be a great year" she said "how's that" "I know things will be better."
I test the waters and I retreat. Now I have to remind myself of the baby steps and not get over excited.
Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow - that is patience.
