I guess first of all, I should probably update everyone on what I’m doing with my life. For those of you who don’t know, I moved down to Blacksburg in the beginning of January to kind of start on my own. I know a lot of people down here, I was offered a job, and my Dad’s house is crowded as it is. The job I took is with a non-profit, the Boys and Girls club of America. It is an after-school program where I work with some at-risk kids; I mentor, teach, and just basically keep them out of trouble. I’m living with friends that I used to live with, someone left and they were looking for a roommate so everything just worked out perfectly. I have been going out with a girl for a few months now, her name is Kaleigh. She is a sophomore at Tech and is amazing, insightful, and just the sweetest girl I’ve ever met. That’s about it right now, oh, I also just started substitute teaching down here. I plan to do that for the rest of the school year, then try to go for a Masters in counseling or teaching next year.
I decided to blog today because I had something on my mind that I felt I should share. I had a fantastic week last week and it got me to thinking that I am a pretty lucky guy. Each day last week just seemed to get better and better. Work was fun and the kids seemed to be learning a lot, Valentine’s Day couldn’t have gone better, I had a few good talks with family, and I was visited by my best friend this weekend. Everything just seemed to go my way. So when I woke up today I contemplated the past week and my life in general and made the realization of my luck. I am blessed with great friends, an exceptional girlfriend, a rewarding job, and a loving family. Life is good. Now, I’m not writing this just to brag about how well life is going for me right now, it is more that I didn’t think that I let each and every one of you know how much I appreciate you and how you affect my life. I have learned that good and genuine people are hard to find in this world, yet my world is filled with them. It is a great feeling. Many of you have made me the person I am, whoever wants to take the blame, and many of you understand me which allows me to continue being me. I hope that made sense. I guess what it all comes down to is that this has been my attempt to show how much I appreciate all of you, but I know there is no possible way I could fully express it through words, so I hope this will do for now. Thank you all for being in my life and to each of you, thanks for being you.
Sean Jones 2/18/08
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Hi Sean, thanks for filling us in, and thanks for the wonderful sentiments you expressed. I'm in Syracuse, and I read your blog while sitting next to your Oma, and she had tears in her eyes. I'm sure you'll hear from her soon. You're right, you, and we, are very lucky people. We have the riches of love and good friends in our lives. But with all the troubles in the world it's rare but so good to wake up in the morning and be able to feel and know that your life is blessed. I'm happy for you that you made a choice that is right for you, and those kids will benefit from your presence in their lives. This reminds me though that I have a card for you in my purse and I need your address to send it to, so do give a shout via email or blog with an address I can mail to you with. my email is cathie.murray at gmail.com. Love you! Cathie
Wow
Sean what a great blog entry.
I am so glad to hear you took such a job.
The kids will be the real winners in this.
You may not always know that your work is fruitful but believe me, you will be positively touching their lives just by being with them and being yourself.
I know because you have touched my life by being who you are.
And you have touched the lives of my children in ways you may not see or hear about.
You have grown up before us and it has been wonderful to watch.
I am very proud of you.
Hope to see you this summer
Thanks for posting, Sean! Annie had just been wondering aloud about you ... and it is terrific to hear how well things are going for you.
Please do post or email your address - we still owe you a graduation card!
Love, the nhmurrays
From Oma - I responded by e-mail but want to add some thoughts to this blog. It was so great to open it and find your message.
We also need your regular address, so put it in another blog or email.
I can picture you with kids around you - like all your cousins surrounding you in the pool at Sean and Deb's place; you are a Pied Piper. Remember that story? No? Try to google it. Much much love, Oma
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