Sweet emails make me smile.
This is an email between myself and Auna, a co-worker. For about a year now, I have isloated myself from my peers because of all the personal things I've gone thru. But recently I've been making an effort to be more social at work and because of that have finally become friends with those I have known for over 2 years. Now, I meet them for lunch everyday and we chat about ridiculious things. I feel more at home now. ANYWAY....here it goes.Auna sent pictures to a group of us via email and it read: Remember my parent's flooded basement during that mad rush of mother nature? Well, here is the clean-up and we only have just begun.
My reply: Wow...was anything salvaged?
Auna: Yes....but did it STINK!!!
Me: I bet. Again, I had no idea...guess that's what I get for not being social! :o)
I'm sorry to hear about the disaster. ***I also just found out that Matt, another co-worker, was expecting his first child in less than a week...that sent a clear message to me that I really need to be more interactive here at work***
Auna: Thanks...hang around with us...and you get an ear full of excitement.
Me: Thanks Auna, I really appreciate how welcoming you have been to me. Guess after my mom died last year, I pretty much retreated into my shell...but with lots of encouragement from friends, I'm slowly emerging.
Auna: That’s AWESOME ! Yes, but you needed to grieve too…..I’m glad you have a good circle of friends as you don’t want to be in the dark tunnel forever. We are all waiting for you at the other end where there is light. I too am working on it….and I like being around people like you that don’t put others down…or if you do, it’s in such a nice way. I like Gloria for that too….she’s such a kind person…she helps me out a lot. Always know we are here for you…..OK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She's a sweetie and I'm glad I've taken the step to open up. :o)
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