positive outcomes

[jay]

Today went well... of the five biggest worries I'd had regarding the upcoming field deployment to Spain, three were largely addressed today. The shipment is out, we have a satellite contract, and another issue was discussed fruitfully. (smile)

But the past two afternoons, I've spent with small children... yesterday, cyan_blue came over and taught David, Kevin, and I geocaching... we found four of five. :)

Today, I could have felt rejected, but chose repeatedly to take positive outcomes and meanings away instead. A date scheduled for tonight with J. was cancelled. Then so was lunch with dawnd because of other needs there... but given the already-cleared afternoon schedule, I volunteered instead for Allegra-care to cover for them. As well as having a lovely chance for performing acts of service (cleaning, setup for guests, Allegra's swim lessons). (smile) And J. has agreed to see me next week for lunch, before I go.

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[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Allegra is eight years old... and inquisitive and energetic, and akienm and dawnd's youngest daughter.

I leave very early (5am) on Friday, August 26. A stopover somewhere in the range Sunday - Wednesday should work fine, just let us know a day or two beforehand.

[datagoddess.livejournal.com]

That was very sweet of you to volunteer for Allegra-care :-)

[dawnd.livejournal.com]

It was indeed. And made it possible for Akien and I to get out of a very very bad negative spiral. So bad it could have threatened our whole relationship, and therefore the community around us. So yeah, what goes around, comes around, and brian1789's change of plan certainly helped preserve his own community. Enlightened self-interest at play. OTOH, Brian didn't HAVE to do that; we could have found some other way of handling it. I definitely see it as a gift that he gave to us from his very generous heart, and I am grateful.

Any more time left for lunch next week? I should be back mid-day on Tuesday, so would have Wed. or Thurs. if you thought you could squeeze it in.

[dawnd.livejournal.com]

Ummm... that last was directed at brian1789, just in case that wasn't completely clear!

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Monday or Wednesday? :)

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Er, not Monday, then....

[dawnd.livejournal.com]

Definitely not Monday. :^) I'm writing Wed. 8/24 lunch in my calendar now. THIS time for SURE!

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Have fun in Seattle, dear! ;^)

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

what goes around, comes around
(grin) yep. You guys would have found other arrangements, sure, but I'm honored to have a chance to be the supportive one. ;)