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August 3, 2009 ........."So That . . ."

posted Aug 4, 2009 3:19 PM by Martha Reeder   [ updated Aug 6, 2009 5:28 AM ]

August 3, 2009 ........."So That . . ."

So . . . . July has been way more hectic than I ever planned on.  What was I thinking, anyway?  Probably just not thinking.  It started out great -- in New York City, then home for July 4th celebration with family and friends.  Then digging into a list of reports coming due, grant applications to send out, conversations to be had, people to talk to, places to go.  Then a meeting with national Strengthening Families partners in D.C. -- then a great visit with Fran Inge at the Virginia Family and Children's Trust Fund.  Home to tackle those reports again.  .  . a new venture into attempting to put together a video report  (still working on that one), more phone calls, more reports . . . .

That phrase "so that" starts to resonate with me.  How do I find my way to the bottom of the pile?  "So That" is really a way of life, isn't it?  We do this, "so that" the next thing can get done, and so on and so on -- forgive me -- "so that" and "so that."  I have even heard through the grapevine that  these darn "so that" chains are about to drive some of you to distraction.  Sometimes we all need to Stop -- Take A Big Breath -- and remember why we are about all of this craziness.  

When there is a moment of stillness in the midst of all of this report writing --- I am reminded once again of why we do this.  Your own words and reports to me serve as a reminder.  I see all of your efforts -- I see evidence of children and families changed forever.  You know that we do this so that . . . . . . .       (Click here to see my "So That" Chain)

Comments (1)

Martha Reeder - Aug 5, 2009 5:02 AM

Please check in here -- if you would like to comment or share about your own experiences with July or "so that" chains.
Martha