DV

We are actively getting ready for some big time Distinguished Visitors to the 181st (I don't think I can technically say who they are at this point).  Lots of protocol goes into hosting folks like these. They are worthy of all the respect we can give them.

I am amazed at the detail plans that come with this visit. Every minutes to scheduled. Every movement scripted. I am not sure I could handle being in that kind of prison!

In the midst of all the extra effort that goes into something like this, I have to keep telling myself something my Mother-in-law always said, "it is nice to be nice."

So regardless of the hassle this visit is causing, I will choose to look for the good and bring my best self to that day.

I commit to:

• Appreciate them taking the time to come visit us
• Ask lots of questions of them so that I can learn to do my job better 
• Listen deeply to what they say and allow their perspective to shape my reality 
• Get my picture with some/all of them

Just in time for Thanksgiving...let us all commit to welcome all visitors with grace and understanding AND let us redouble our efforts in being good hosts!