Day Five: Thankful People Who are Making a Difference

I went into SW years ago to make a difference.  My motto has always been, if I can help just one person, then I've done my job.  Well years ago, that would be okay to say that but now everything is about money and quantity.  I totally understand that reasoning but I've been more of a quality person myself. In reality, I'm sure you need a good mixture of quantity and quality.  

In the SW field you may not always get to see the rewards of the seed you planted, watered, or nurtured.  So you really have to lean on faith and hope that your clients are doing well.  There are times that you do get to see the difference you make or they come back and say Thank you.  Of course we don't do the work to hear that but when you do get a chance to hear it, it just does something inside of you.  You get that secret rejoice of "Yes, I made a difference" or "Thank you Lord, I'm in the right field".  Whatever the emotion, it's always a good one and it always helps confirm that you should be doing what you are doing or you are where you should be.

Well I gave my resignation notice a week ago from today.  Since then, I've received more accolades, hugs, and thank you over the past week than I can remember when.  I'm usually not a person that needs to hear that but it feels good to hear that right now.  I've been getting encouragement and positive blessings for my future and my soul really needs to hear that right now.  It's weird but it's helping me get through this time.

I'm thankful for people who are making a difference in other's lives.  I've realized that I'm making a difference and there are some great people out there who really care about people and really want the best for people.  Stay encouraged and know that you matter, you are making a difference even if you see nothing manifest and the world needs you.