Today, I start my new job at the U.S. Department of Veteran's affairs as a Social Worker in the HUD/VASH program. I will be working with veterans who are "chronically homeless." What I think I will be doing is looking at "the barriers" that are keeping them homeless and try to work with them on alleviating some of those things. My number one goal is to continue to look at this as a problem from various sides, including systematic. I am not a believer in the idea that we are all created equally. Some people were dealt a hand that has made it much more difficult for them to live up to our definition and expectations of success. Personal responsibility is important, however; I believe some of us were lucky enough to get a head start in the race and it is our duty to reach back and help someone who did not. In a long round about way, what I'm saying is that I do not want to lose this view.
Some cool things I noticed today...For the first time since I have been here, it rained in Seattle last night. I asked a friend of mine if that meant good luck and she quickly told me it meant new beginnings. That's how I'll look at it instead of wondering if my car will get up those monstrous hills. Also, I'm starting my new job on my dear friend Kelly's birthday. Talk about new beginnings! Today was officially her beginning. :) That has to be good for something, right?
I am nervous about one thing. Three days ago David and I found out that our going on 13 year old schnauzer, DeeDee is in the early stages of heart failure. This sounds absolutely horrible, but it looks like it is manageable on a few medications. She is on lasix and pimobendan. I'm worried about the obvious, but also, she hasn't had a day alone since about August 3, so this will be a little tough on her. I talked to my Mom and she told me that she'll probably just sleep all day. I'm hoping this is true. I just want to make this dog as happy as can be right now.
I think that's all for now as I have to go get ready for my awesome new job.
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