Appreciation

I would have to be pretty prideful to think I deserve recognition for what I do at Meredith. I do what is asked of me and slightly a little more. I am not the kind of person who excels at anything - I am okay at many things. 

It came as a surprise to me today when Sarah approached my cube to ask if I wanted to go eat with she and Caroline. I never get invited to dine with the Meredith associates. I am an intern, so I eat with the interns. However, the two wanted to take me out to lunch. The place of choice? Django.

Outside Django (From Examiner.com)

We Talked about everything from our boyfriends, to the classes we took at our respective schools, to work in general. 

I ordered a portabello mushroom sandwich and fries that were to die for. I could eat that same meal everyday of my life and never feel that I was missing out on something better. 

When lunch was over, Sarah paid for my meal and thanked me for working so hard. Both she and Caroline felt I deserved a chance to be appreciated for how much I put into my job. They see me as a large asset to the company  and definitely want me to stay as long as I am willing to stay. 

I have to say I have never enjoyed a job more in my life. I have never enjoyed waking up at 6 a.m. day after day for work. Sometimes, I don't feel like I should be paid for what I do at Meredith. I feel like I am the blessed one to have a such a wonderful opportunity, not the company for having work done for it to keep it in business.

I have to say, those two truly made my day. I was not only having a bad day, but I had a rough weekend, and  even a rough past few weeks dealing with Kaila's health. It was reassuring to know I was doing something worthwhile to the company. 

It is times like these I can't help but praise God for all of my blessings. Even in my lowest lows, He is there for me.