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Monday, March 24, 2008

The Talk in the Office...

I got to work this afternoon and there was another note on my computer.  "Come get me when you get in and let's talk in my office," my father had wrote.  Oh! Shit!

My biggest fears weren't realized, though.  I thought dad was going to tell me he didn't need me anymore, or that I haven't been doing my job. 

"I am proud of you son," he told me as I sat down. "You've done so well lately and it makes me proud."

I sighed with relief and grinned with glee.

"Y'all tell me when I am doing good," I told him. "I get a lot of attention when I am doing badly, but no one says a word when I doing fine."

I have seven more days until dad is supposed to give me my disability money again.  We are going to start small and only give me $20 dollars a week.  Still, I will feel rich having a regular income again.  The first thing I want to do is put a donated dollar in all the baskets of my AA meetings.  What a relief!

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23 comments:

  1. TiffanieMarch 24, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    This begs the question, do you get paid for working at the Pharmacy?

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  2. AndrewMarch 24, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    Dad keeps the money and it pays for my groceries, cigarettes, and diet Cokes. My mother goes with me to the grocery store and writes a check out of my disability account. I also can get paid in merchandise from the drugstore. I drink A LOT of diet coke.

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  3. TiffanieMarch 24, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    So that gives you the sense of purpose that you've been wanting plus a feeling of working for what you get, right?

    Sounds alot better than where you were at a few months ago...

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  4. TeeMarch 24, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    Why do we always assume the worst? I'm so glad the news was good. This job has done so much for you and I'm so happy for you. Just tell you Dad you need a new computer. :-)

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  5. justLaceyMarch 24, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    Wow what a surprise that was! See, I told your your dad would notice. I know he probably fears in the back of his mind that it wouldn't last and I know that worries him. He must finally be coming around. Keep doing well.

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  6. LaraMarch 24, 2008 at 6:28 PM

    He's not the only one who is proud of you. You've come so far... and 125 days is a huge accomplishment too.

    Amazing what a word of praise from the right person can mean. What a great gift you got today!

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  7. Kelly JeneMarch 24, 2008 at 7:02 PM

    I'm glad he gave you that affirmation. We always need that, no matter who we are or how old we get. I'm proud of you!

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  8. skinny minnyMarch 24, 2008 at 7:29 PM

    Nothing like a compliment from your boss to help your day go better. Even if your boss is your dad too...or maybe especially if ;)
    hold on to the good strong feelings of accomplishment and be proud of yourself.

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  9. CRUSTYBEEFMarch 24, 2008 at 8:00 PM

    Happy Belated Easter Dear ANdrew!!

    Glad to hear the news was good!

    AND,..125..there's my usual annoying comments..sick of them? :) hahaha

    I know that feeling and it feels good to have the leverage of extra giving, isn't it?

    Always,
    Elizabeth

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  10. SummerMarch 24, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    I'm happy for you. I knew you'd do a good job and so did your dad.
    I hope your Easter was good and a new and hopeful beginning for you!

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  11. Cookeville Weather GuyMarch 24, 2008 at 10:47 PM

    125 days, my brother....so proud of you!!!!!

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  12. BarbMarch 24, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    What affirmation received today...I hope it fills your heart until the next time!


    B~

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  13. Anonymous BoxerMarch 24, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    I can't think of a better place to put your first $1.00!

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  14. ToryMarch 24, 2008 at 11:06 PM

    Good job Andrew, I'm so proud of you. You cheer me up every day when I read your blog. Keep up the good work, you deserve some good things in life.
    Take care
    Tory

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  15. ToryMarch 24, 2008 at 11:08 PM

    I must confess, I think I'm one of those people you hate that uses the blog labels wrong...sorry. I thought that was what they were for!
    Take care
    Tory

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  16. geelizzieMarch 25, 2008 at 12:46 AM

    Yay! I know as a parent that telling our children that we are proud of them is so much harder than telling them what they've done wrong.

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  17. Edward OttMarch 25, 2008 at 3:36 AM

    I have so been there, thinking i am about to get chewed out and gettung instead a good boy from my boss. good luck.

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  18. CherylMarch 25, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    Look who has all the comments!

    Have another great day, OK?

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  19. simonsaysMarch 25, 2008 at 8:32 AM

    Oh Andrew, I take such joy reading your blog these days...I am so very, very proud of you.

    Have a wonderful Tuesday.

    :)

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  20. GrantMarch 25, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    good for you

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  21. impromptubloggerMarch 25, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    How wonderful! Not only are you supporting yourself more now, but you are also helping people - 2 great things in one!

    Keep up the good work!

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  22. MoonrootMarch 25, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    I'm so happy for you! You are doing so well.

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  23. An Irish Friend of BillMarch 25, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    hey we're ALL proud of you andrew. Well done on 126 days! Keep on keepin on bro..

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