Saturday, November 18 - Week Update (Edited and Revised)

I hope that you enjoyed the story…
It was amazing to see how functional the gifts that the 3 sons sent to the mom. However, it was also amazing to see how the mother interpreted them.
It was amazing to see how functional were the gifts that were sent to us. However, it is also amazing to see how the we interpreted your gifts.

The sons' gifts were truly thoughtful. And the moral of the story certainly rings true. By using a story of this sort, I hope it will help shed light on how we we are also able interpret all your gifts (actions). I will use the term 'actions' whether I am speaking about a telephone call, a 9 course meal or the entire Seinfled collection (just kidding), esentially anthing that was bestowed upon us demonstrates a unique kind of thoughtfulness or substance that I hope to recognize.

Some Actions
As I sit back, like the mother in the story, I am equally perplexed by the gifts that you have bestowed upon my family and me. I have been, and continue to be, the recipient of untold gratitude by my colleagues, family and friends… Your generosity and your recent actions have once again confirmed my faith in the unlimited generosity and understanding of others.

This is in recognition of ...
Here is a bit of a different take on things however I hope that it does not lessen my appreciation for anything I (or my family has) recieved. It only enhances it. If I have left anything out, then I apologize in advance. And please feel free to use the plural form 'we' for any of the below.

(We) I have received emails from old colleagues and students... this is in recognition of the important link from the past , to the this present and to future actions for me...

I have received phone calls from those who have just learn of my situation… this is in recognition of how others would like to know what the h_ck I've been up to.

I have received magazines ... this is in recognition of my short attention span and an understanding that the brain likes pictures.

I have received a variety of DVD series that have left me crying with laughter… this is in recognition that I have not cried with laughter enough, lately.

I have received phone calls from those who need to know a bit more … this in recognition of my lack of recent information limited sent to the blog.

I have receive literary books... this is in recognition of the neverending belief that I might actually finish reading something without pictures.

I have receive full course meals that rival Chinese New Year Banquets... this is in recognition of the need to feed my family nutritionally and heartily so that they can put up with my daily antics.

I have receive games such as Sudoku and playing cards... this is in recognition of the need to amuse myself so that I can give my family a life of its own.

I have received phone calls … this is in recognition of those who know that they will get the real story from tireless Jen.

I have received travel books … this is in recognition of gettting my mind floating to some of the most splendid places in this world other that place in which I live.

I have received surrogate buddies Shadow II, Shadow III and the Bearver... this is in recognition that if no one can seem to get me on Borat's next trip to Kurdistan then I will travel with someone else.

I have received inspirational books about Lance Armstrong… this is in recognition of my need to stop making all this blogging stuff up and to start connecting with authentic, heroic characters.

I have received archival tai chi texts… this is in recognition of my need to raise my level of tranquility.

I have received phone calls ... this is in recognition of those who want to know the real story behind the daily blog.

I have received food supplements... this is in recognition of my need to find something that is edible and palatable.

I have received bars of soap from those who have not seen me lately ... in recognition of my need to freshen up a bit.

I have received cards with real and surreal images (from those who subscribe to snail mail)… in recognition of my need to connect with something beyond a fading digital email.

I have receive offers to go away to visit and spend time with friends... in recognition of our need to connect with old friends and make new plans for future fun.

I have received phone calls ... this is in recognition of those who only want to speak to Jenny and have spent enough time talking about me.

I have received clumps of rolled up papers with meaningful messages …this is in recognition of people who love to share with you, not only who they, are but also the essence of what drives their passion for life…

And finally, this is in recognition of all you have done ... Thank You and like the mother I hope I am not too far off on the thank yous... because right now I am going to throw everything in a blender and Jen is going to make me a nice cup of soup.