For some of you, you are getting ready as I write this, or you may already be sitting on a chair watching the little ones open gifts with wide eyed anticipation of what did they get from Santa. Maybe some of you are alone thinking of loved ones far away that you wish you could be near, missing them dearly.
Take stock today and every day of why you do what you do. I know some of you may be working because people don't stop getting sick. There may be a release or an issue that is stopping production. There may be a critical validation that needs execution and this is the only time they will let you on the line.
You may be heartbroken for what you have missed and what you will miss. The looks on their faces when they only want you around.
Not many people know. I do. And I want to thank each and every one of you for what you do. You have saved people's lives to where they can enjoy this day, or even make it to their last. You are the nameless, faceless, and thankless heroes in this saga.
For those mothers who got to see their daughter's wedding. For this husbands that got to have one last fishing trip. For those people who got to hang on longer to say goodbye. For those who have had years, months or days, that otherwise they would not have. I say my humblest of appreciations to you.
This last weekend, I met someone who through out conversation we discussed what I did. They literally thanked me for saving their life.
Yeah that sits with you.
Much love. Look around to see the hearts and faces of those who you do it for. Realize there are hundreds of thousands, if not millions more for with what you do touches their lives. Touches their heart beat, their well being and quality of life.
You are a hero. At least you are to me.