The Man

Thanks to Qert and the information that The Man is in the hospital, we decided to go see him after work. I didn't know The Man was admitted, since Wednesday last week. He had spasms while in briefing on Saturday last week and had difficulties keeping his head straight. He has perfected the look of non-reaction, you cannot even see a hint of pain on his face. (King Of Pain?)

It tears at me, to see him lying there, in pain and so frustrated. I had that look on my face that Qert just wants to slap it off me.

Seeing my amazing boss lying there was just different. I've always, always thought very highly of him. Even back in Jan 2000 when I was a wide-eyed trainee, young and impressionable. Many people have this mis-perception about him but you know people are always afraid of the anomaly.

I love my boss. I pray for him all the time. I wish he wasn't so frustrated about himself. It's because he's selfless that's got him here. If I could, I would slap some sense into him.

Part of my prayers include asking for strength to accept the things I cannot change, and last night, it included the enlightenment for my boss, to accept the things he cannot change.

I just feel motivationally-battered after that visit to boss. I felt life differently, I didn't feel tired yesterday and I didn't mumble a word of complaint. (Although the "tired look" is my look for 2005)

"Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy" - Jacques Maritain