We were supposed to receive information this week on our funding and program progress...Still on hold. I did do some snooping and found out our youth training part of the program has been approved for full funding. Hooray!! It is very hard to be patient through this long process. The start-up date has been delayed several times and there are constant adjustments to the program elements. I don't seem to mind them so much when they are at my direction but when outside forces create the change it is somehow more difficult to adjust. At least these frustrations will give me more empathy for those that will be coming in for help. Funny how I missed that Detour Sign.
Many years ago I helped a friend start a parenting magazine. We had to learn as we went. It seemed that every time we turned around, there would be another stumbling block. That, in itself, was a learning experience as these "small blocks" gave us the resilience that enabled greater hurdles down the line.
ReplyDeleteHang in There! These delays and outside forces are frustrating to say the least. Suggestion: Keep a log of sorts with problem/date encountered/how resolved/date resolved/notes(brainstorming) This may come in handy in the future! :D
Thanks for the pep talk and advice! I have faced so many road blocks on my way to "here" that this experience is not a novelty--just involves more people and a greater magnitude.
ReplyDeleteSome of my delays/accomplishments will be logged here (thank goodness we have this assignment!) Your suggestion is a very good one as I sometimes get too busy to keep track of everything.
I sure hope your funding source is not the great State of Nevada. :-(
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