I really feel very lucky. Those of you who read this blog know that my father's health has taken quite a turn for the worse. This week, I have to take an unexpected trip to see him. I feel so lucky I have had my parents with me for so many years of my life, that my children have gotten to have a meaningful relationship with them, both as children and adults. Right now, I feel lucky that I have had and have the opportunity for closure. I am also so fortunate to have the friends I have in the Trenches. Sure, a lot of time, we are on opposite sides of cases, but no matter what, we are friends and colleagues. As I said, I have to fly down to Florida. I thought I was going to have to fly down a few days ago. In order to do this, I need someone to cover my cases. I need someone to go to court for me on at least one occasion. I called my friends in the Trenches. It's the last minute. It's a holiday weekend. It didn't matter. They responded - they were happy to help. They rallied to my aid. I'm so lucky to have their support.
I think about my clients. I think about how much better their lives would be if they only had the support of their friends and family. Some of them do; and some of them don't. I can always tell which ones have meaningful support as they go march through the Trenches. The walk is a little easier; their step is a little lighter; their recovery and ability to move on is faster. It doesn't take much to make a difference. Here in the Trenches
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