Thanks to my fellow Board members for sharing, during the past months, some of the lessons they’ve learned since COVID-19 quarantining began in March. It was informative to see how each was impacted by and is dealing with the many aspects associated with the required and recommended changes. Judging by your responses, their insights hit resonating chords. Throughout TOPS Nation, we are together in this journey, and we continue to help each other.
It’s almost as if a popular song of the mid ‘60s recorded by Frank Sinatra, “That’s Life,” was written exactly for where we find ourselves almost 60 years later! Building upon what was discussed in the last blog of 2020, remember … STUFF HAPPENS.
- Some things are beyond our control.
- Friendship is a priceless gift.
- Support, caring and understanding are true treasures.
- If one stays flexible, one can find a way to make it through.
- We have the courage necessary to do “new.”
- An old dog can definitely learn new tricks.
This time in which we find ourselves isn’t really a “new normal.” Change occurred as it always does. Yes, some changes were very quick and obvious, but they didn’t signal the end of life as I knew it. Some even produced good results. Being “off the road” for the longest period of time in forty years gave me the wonderful gift of time at home. I’m deeply grateful to have become reacquainted with so many things that had been taken for granted and were underappreciated.
Nothing stays the same forever. Living is a journey, and change is part of the trip. Have you become more in touch with yourself and your core values?
- Do you readjust, pick yourself up, dust yourself off and find the way to move forward?
- How have you evolved, grown and adjusted?
- Whom are you asking for support?
- Are you accepting that which helps?
Let’s continue to live our best lives. Don’t let others put you down or discourage you. Please, share lessons you’re learning each day. Together, we are unstoppable. DO NOT QUIT!
I Care, Barb
By Julie Feiock February 13, 2021
Barb,
Reading your articles are always so uplifting.
Thank you for caring enough to share your thoughts.
We all need caring messages.
Thank you
By Trish. Palmer January 15, 2021
Hello Barb & others. I loved your quick blog this morning. Yes my new club here in Port Charlotte, FL. is really a fun club. We don’t have a lot of members but we are doing just fine. There are fun contests etc.
By Linda Zerucha January 9, 2021
I missed my 1st meeting of 2021 because of being self quarantined. Hopefully I’ll make the next one. I think I’ll be over goal but I know that means I need it even more. I really miss my friends. Thank you for you blog.
By Phylis B. Solod January 6, 2021
It’s always good to get insight to the past an to the future. I enjoy what you write.
By Eleanor Thompson January 5, 2021
Barbs Moments of truth
I enjoyed this . And it has a time of adjustment.
By Eleanor Thompson January 5, 2021
I enjoy your page. It has truly been a time for adjustment
By tana odonnell January 5, 2021
How true it all is Barb. We have to believe that tomorrow will be brighter.
By Gina January 5, 2021
Great blog Barb. Thanks much. TOPS first meeting of the new year was today. Our members are excited – we are a team and will not quit. Appreciate your hints.
By Janet Long January 4, 2021
Thanks for the encouragement. It has been hard for me since Covid. My Tops chapter has helped me a lot and reading Mondays Blogs has helped me also. Thanks again. I love Tops.