Author Topic: Tooting my own horn...life's up's and down's!!! (Read 5989 times)

Basquo · « **on:** November 16, 2006, 11:30:26 pm »

Well, what a rollercoaster life can be!... Just last week I was crying to you all how I lost my beloved companion Cora, and today I was honored with a top award at my hospital. I received a "Caregiver of the Year" award!

I had an inkling that I was going to get the award, and expect that some of it was motivated by the fact that my employers are realizing how much I do (and have been conditionally offered a position at another facility.) I know from past presentations that family and friends are often brought in and appear through a door on the other side of the stage once they announce the name, but I was truly surprised to see both my mom and my dad there, with three of my lifelong friends in tow!!!! That was a real shocker. I was also shocked to see my mom and dad come through the same door, and so close to each other. I don't think they've been that close to each other since their last court date which was about a hundred years ago! My mom actually flew in today, just for this, and I just took her back to the airport so she could fly home.

It meant a lot to me. This is the second-highest award an employee of my company can receive (you have to be a public servant or dead to get the highest) and it's not often given to people who are not in direct patient care. But in addition to what they said about me today, I have been recognized for helping an old lady who fell down, and sometimes translating, among other things. It also carries a nice bonus, which I will use to catch up on bills and hopefully replenish my AMG savings, all of which was wiped out by veterinary and crematory services last week.

I am attaching some pix of me with my folks, so you can see where I get my good looks, and prove to you that two white people can have a brownish boy of their own!

Love,
Creighton

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anniebc · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2006, 11:43:33 pm »

I can't think of anyone more deserving of the award...Your parents must be very proud, I know I would be.

Next time I fall down in the paddock and go sliding into the creek I know who I'm going to call on..you are obviously very good at helping old ladies in distress....

Well done Creighton.

Hugs
Jan

Longislander · « **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2006, 11:43:53 pm »

CONGRATULATIONS! That's really pretty awesome, especially the parents flying in and all that! You obviously deserved it. Bask in it for a long long time to come!

cph9680 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2006, 11:48:34 pm »

That's fantastic! Congrats. And it musta been something super to get the parents in the same room!! Rock on

Teresa · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2006, 11:50:50 pm »

That is really neat that you got that award! I know your parents are so proud of you! It is so nice when you are recognised for all of your hard work!

And you are right....how could you be anything but gorgeous with parents as good lookin as they are!

Hugs
Teresa

poznoregon · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2006, 11:55:56 pm »

What a Great Honor, Congratulations!

Life · « **Reply #6 on:** November 17, 2006, 12:01:51 am »

Creighton, there is nothing nicer than being told your worth something when someimtes we wonder.... We ponder, and gosh darn it, they turn around and honor you for YOU!!! I am sure it was an amazing event that will go down in that life history book as something not to be forgotten.... Your pictures are wonderful..

Love

Eldon · « **Reply #7 on:** November 17, 2006, 12:11:45 am »

Hey Basquo,

Congratulations!

Make the BEST of each Day!

Queen Tokelove · « **Reply #8 on:** November 17, 2006, 12:54:52 am »

Congratulations!!!!!! You deserve it!!!!! As for you skin color, I bet if you go back a ways there was prolly someone in your family tree who had that same type of complexion as you....Some things in a family skips generations....

Robert · « **Reply #9 on:** November 17, 2006, 12:59:40 am »

Toot all you want!! You deserve it!!

Cora is still in our hearts as we shout out in glee!!!

robert

GSOgymrat · « **Reply #10 on:** November 17, 2006, 03:19:58 am »

Congratulations! That is a big deal!

Nadine · « **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2006, 06:46:27 am »

Congratulations Creighton

DancerBoy · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2006, 08:35:55 am »

Ah Baby. Congratulations!!!! I'm so sorry I was asleep when you called. I look forwar to hearing all about it... I'll call you this weekend sometime.
-D

Andy Velez · « **Reply #13 on:** November 17, 2006, 08:44:20 am »

Toot away! Congratulations, Creighton. They're fortunate to have you working there.

And thanks for those swell pictures of you with your folks. You all radiate the positive in the best sense of the word. It's good to have an occasion like this to share with you on this wild 'n crazy journey of ups 'n downs.

Big cheers, buddy,

pozguy75 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2006, 11:45:39 am »

This is AWESOME!! Congrats...you know...I need some care giving

thunter34 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 17, 2006, 12:16:16 pm »

Well deserved congratulations. The world needs more like you.

AlanBama · « **Reply #16 on:** November 17, 2006, 12:18:54 pm »

Yay! Congratulations honey, I am so proud. I know you deserved it.

Love & hugs,

Alan

Cliff · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2006, 01:45:32 pm »

Creighton,

Congratulations on the honor. Well done. It's nice to be recognized and rewarded for hard work, dedication and good customer/client service! Thanks for sharing and definitely toot away. We love hearing about these things.

I'm also glad your family and friends were able to share in the moment.

Cliff

Basquo · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2006, 09:19:54 pm »

Thanks everyone for your support...it means a lot to me!

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As for you skin color, I bet if you go back a ways there was prolly someone in your family tree who had that same type of complexion as you....Some things in a family skips generations....
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Queen Akasha: I have Spanish and Native American thrown in with the rest of the European mix, and when you put those two together you usually get Mexican...and yes I have lots of ancestors with the same complexion. At family reunions, those who don't know me often ask to whom am I married! I usually answer them with a Cholo-Vato accent, just to thow them off. My mom apologizes for my behavior, while I take the husbands off on a Bud Lite run. Technically, though, I guess you could say I'm Mexican by injection!

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you know...I need some care giving
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Jeromy, I am an expert in caring for piercings...it all started with hiding them from my parents!

Love to all,
Creighton

p.s. I don't know what the eff is happenning in the preview but here I post anyway!

Basquo · « **Reply #19 on:** November 17, 2006, 09:26:48 pm »

Sorry for all the purple boxes...I am obviously forum-challenged

livingpositively · « **Reply #20 on:** November 17, 2006, 09:40:22 pm »

WOOHOO!!!! Congrats Creighton. Good job.

Queen Tokelove · « **Reply #21 on:** November 17, 2006, 11:17:49 pm »

It's all good and all in there, B. I am puerto rican and black but most think I'm just black. Or the best one is they think I should look like Rosie Perez......

heartforyou · « **Reply #22 on:** November 18, 2006, 06:00:30 am »

Hey baby,

I am so proud of you. No wonder... you have a great personality baby.

Cora will be proud of you.

Hermie

allopathicholistic · « **Reply #23 on:** November 18, 2006, 11:33:44 am »

Tha'ts gorgeous-- it's super when good people are thanked! Congratz

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