Saturday, May 15, 2010

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:20 pm A different affirmation...

Tokes,

Thanks for the compliments. I am glad to hear that you have a cat as well. This is our second cat. We needed some new energy around the home. Cannot wait to see a photo of you and the cat...j/k kidding about you being on the photo. Would be great.

You always say "what can one do" as though you have reached the end of your rope. Let go and see you won't fall...my other friend in Texas he likes to say, "it is always something" We are what we think.

When immigration Canada was deporting me in 1998, it seemed like the end and it wasn't...my first action after I was released was to join a core training at the AIDS Vancouver Island. I never looked back. Did not know for how long I would be in Canada and I finished the course and started teaching. It has been 11 years almost 12 years of making a difference as a volunteer.

As for the nine years at the club, what can say? This is my second home. I take my meds here and I interact with people here. I went looking for the club as a member and I am #26 but the club actually picked me to serve it. And so I do. With a smile Mr. Green

If I had said "it is always something" or "what can one do?" I cannot even imagine where I could be. Seriously.

How about something different...like "I am getting out of the dungeon" "And I am pulling my brothers and sisters out with me..." "I am fed up..." something different.

I have to get going.

All the best
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3 comments:

  1. ok i shall give that some thought and try to come up with something different lol u are funny and thought provoking

    peace
    Richard

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  2. Hey,

    Thanks for giving it a thought Tokes.

    I am getting ready to do a presentation at Reynolds school. 1:45 pm-3:05 pm (The forum clock is off, I am not living in the past lol) and head to the club afterwards. Then shopping then home. Very complex life turned simple...

    The schools have no funding for teaching HIV/AIDS classes and so I have not taught very much at all which is a shame.

    Thanks Ted that you have made it possible for me to do my volunteer work over the years as well as be at the club. It balances out my life.

    Cheers!
    Minneh

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  3. im sure with all the training u have had in the said field u would make a great teacher its just getting started U GO GIRL u can do it wishing u the best

    peace
    Richard

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