Just one

My mom sent me this quote from Edward Everett Hale

"I am only one
But I am one
I cannot do everything
But I can do something
And I will not let what I cannot do
interfere with what
I can do."

Because I am one.

Today was a little less productive than I hoped, but I was so happy to see about 8 of my former students show up at McDonalds in Festus Missouri while I was working on the internet.  Freddie S., Jordan A, Josie R., Gabby, Reagan A., and Nathan C, were all there.  So awesome!  I was really happy to see them and see their smiles. 

I did work out first thing today and it felt really good!  I loved it.  30 minutes on the elliptical machine plus 10 minutes or so working on my arms and abs with the weight machines.  When I finished I talked to John C. for a while and also saw Gretchen D.  Jessica S. and Karen also greeted me like always very supportively and with enthusiasm. 

After my work out I headed back to my apartment to find Bud waiting outside for his wife to finish work for Brad and Phyllis.  Bud and I talked for a long time about faith, work, and people.  It was great.  I am so blessed and I know God loves me.  Every day I am encouraged by the smiles of others. 

So anyway, as I sit here in the cold updating everything except my applications and resumes, I am reminded that I am just one and I shouldn't take on so many things.  I need to focus on the important things...getting a job and getting healthy.  These should be my priorities.