Friday, December 4, 2009: Good Morning Sam. It’s another Friday morning in San Diego. Today is a little bittersweet because we are a day closer to a new year and new beginnings. Today is also to goal setting event I attend every year as part of a professional skills development program I have been a part of for a few years now. This has been a good exercise because we put visual representation to our goals on what we call “goal boards”. My hope is that we can share this activity together soon. My goals revolve around two things this year: bringing this situation to a peaceful conclusion and surviving this brutal economy.
It’s been interesting to see the progression of this activity over the years. The idea is to achieve things we never thought possible, even striving for the ridiculous sometimes. I learned that no goal is actually ridiculous. Only those that go without a plan are. This year it’s only about 2-things, your safety is the first and being able to give you the best I can is the other. As you read these posts and an idea of what has transpired since November 10, 2008 I have shared a lot of emotion with you. It’s very real. Sometimes confusing from your perspective I suppose. You are the center of my life Sam. I am so sorry this has happened. I wish I could wave that magic want and make it all go away today. I am doing the next best thing, working my ass off for you my Little Princess. DAD LOVES YOU SAM!