Hi, Jan,

I can’t say that there have been zero impacts to my plans since January 28th (the day of the accident). Every delay requires patience to move forward as I can based on the situation. I think accepting that has made some of this easier to endure. I am just glad that I have access to the training videos regardless of the time of day.

Thank you for your kind words.
— Mialei

One of the great things working online is the ability to work “anywhere”. I did have a more pleasurable experience of this recently when a friend invited me to visit for a few days. It was short notice – and I didn’t schedule anything (bad of me!)

Like you I found the fitting work in less time factor to be the main issue – and coming back the temptation to waste time!

Best wishes to your family and for the two weekly travelling back and too!

Hi, Joy,

Now you know why I seem to have disappeared for a couple of weeks. I am getting back into the details that were not screaming loudly enough. I think aging parents have to be one of the most difficult aspects of life. Change and transitions are more difficult than the injuries and therapy sessions. Stability for them is the highest priority at this point. So, I will be driving that same fateful route every two weeks for a few months.

Thank you for your encouragement.
— Mialei

Hi, Bill,

The past three weeks have been challenging in some surprising ways. I just never wanted “one of those calls!” Friends and family have come out of the woodwork. I have found resources in places that I didn’t know they existed. People are truly amazing in situations like this. Also, I have learned the importance of making time for others when they are going through similar challenges.

Thanks for stopping by.
— Mialei

So sorry to hear about your parents and I hope they are making a recovery.

I had a similar experience last autumn when I had to spend time staying at my parents and they didn’t even have Internet access!

I persuaded them to get Internet and got myself a dongle for the intervening period.

I use a free DropBox account to store files I might need from my main computer and checked that my online password manager was up-to-date.

My son (who is very technical) arranged for me to be able to login to clients’ sites while I was away, and also to access my desktop computer from my laptop.

I also arranged for some automation of my Facebook posts with PostPlanner and Buffer.

It was stressful at the time, but well worth the effort in the end.

Have a great week, Joy