What Does Father’s Day Have To Do With “Infertility”?
June 19, 2011
I guess I could feel sad about this upcoming week with all the advertising and restaurant discounts and sports related events that’s catering to Father’s Day however I’m not. Fathers could use alot of recognition even though some of them lately have been misbehaving very badly!
For the record this day is meaningful for me because my father was a hardworking and great Coal Miner from West Virginia who assisted in raising 15 brothers and sister (and yes my mother plays a huge role in our lives even today.) I know you have a story to tell but I don’t think I will have enough neither space nor time to mention it here. Sorry about that but I had better let you know why I chose to talk about Father’s Day and Infertility in the same sentence.
Did you know that…?
“Infertility is a disease, and if you have been diagnosed, you are not alone. According to The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 7.3 million Americans, or 1 in 8 couples of childbearing, age are infertile.”
I have chosen to direct my energy and focus towards those silent individuals who suffer from infertility and/or presently experiencing the inability to procreate due to physical, physiological, genetic issues, or some unknown cause.
I am proud to be a professional member of such an organization as Resolve who advocates, supports, and educates communities and members about infertility.
We can all do something for the men and women and families across our country who
find it difficult to pay out-of-pocket for infertility medical treatment…
“Have the men in your life taken action? Ask them to support the Family Act of 2011, S965
More than 2,000 women and men have contacted their Senators to urge them to co-sponsor S 965 — a bill to create a tax credit for the out-of-pocket costs associated with infertility medical treatment. Introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), this bill will potentially help thousands of people seek medical treatment that otherwise would be out of reach for them. “
Secondly, take a moment this week to visit http://www.RESOLVE.ORG to learn more about Infertility and what you can do to support such an important Cause!
Happy Father’s Day
Curt Canada MSW is a leadership, career, and life coach who also provides early intervention communications coaching w/couples experiencing infertility.
I guess I could feel sad about this upcoming week with all the advertising and restaurant discounts and sports related events that’s catering to Father’s Day however I’m not. Fathers could use alot of recognition even though some of them lately have been misbehaving very badly!
For the record this day is meaningful for me because my father was a hardworking and great Coal Miner from West Virginia who assisted in raising 15 brothers and sister (and yes my mother plays a huge role in our lives even today.) I know you have a story to tell but I don’t think I will have enough neither space nor time to mention it here. Sorry about that but I had better let you know why I chose to talk about Father’s Day and Infertility in the same sentence.
Did you know that…?
“Infertility is a disease, and if you have been diagnosed, you are not alone. According to The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 7.3 million Americans, or 1 in 8 couples of childbearing, age are infertile.”
I have chosen to direct my energy and focus towards those silent individuals who suffer from infertility and/or presently experiencing the inability to procreate due to physical, physiological, genetic issues, or some unknown cause.
I am proud to be a professional member of such an organization as Resolve who advocates, supports, and educates communities and members about infertility.
We can all do something for the men and women and families across our country who
find it difficult to pay out-of-pocket for infertility medical treatment…
“Have the men in your life taken action? Ask them to support the Family Act of 2011, S965
More than 2,000 women and men have contacted their Senators to urge them to co-sponsor S 965 — a bill to create a tax credit for the out-of-pocket costs associated with infertility medical treatment. Introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), this bill will potentially help thousands of people seek medical treatment that otherwise would be out of reach for them. “
Secondly, take a moment this week to visit http://www.RESOLVE.ORG to learn more about Infertility and what you can do to support such an important Cause!
Happy Father’s Day
Curt Canada MSW is a leadership, career, and life coach who also provides early intervention communications coaching w/couples experiencing infertility.
What a difference a day make but you never thought you would be out of work for a year or more? Do you remember the day you were laid off ? Can you recall having a little extra money in your pocket? Obviously, there one paycheck coming in and that’s not enough although you have accomplished much and gone through a rather vigorous transformation…and so has your partner or spouse and your family.
It’s obvious that your accomplishments are quite impressive but at the end of the day you’re not bringing home any money…remember money….
cooking and cleaning….yardwork…..dog sitter…..laundry services….scheduling of appointments and maintenance…..answering the phone…… if you have kids or children-getting them out the door…running or walking the errands…repairing things around the house….and at the end of the day act as if you’re not tired…maybe not as motivated…but feeling a little roller coaster like because this evening and especially tomorrow will come and it seems that it will be like yesterday…
Now think about it but not for long because you’re not bringing in a paycheck. I suspect that even the new job or career ventures you have conjured up are but great ideas on paper….tried it but it didn’t work. The petty cash funding office for new ideas have closed.
You don’t have to go to CNN to find out what going on out here in America…folks like you are unemployed…some are transitioning into new careers…and some of you will go back to school..and some of you will lose not only your home but your family….so a buck is a buck and you had better figure it out real soon…
Tips
1 forget about what you were doing yesterday in that last job…your past life
2 reinvent yourself real fast
3 you have shown that you can hold down a full-time or lengthy part-time job because you’ve accomplished much at home during the past year or two
4 new resume…..new day……get your mind and body in shape for the new you…. get up off the mat…no title …but with one objective….you love money..you need money…the family needs money…money makes the world go around…simple as that!
5 take any job you can…you can do it….i’m on your side…you are going to need an objective person on your side who has been in your shoes… but understands quite frankly your social and economic status….no you’re not weird yet but you stand out like a sore thumb…no excuses…..
6 get a job ….part or full..as many hours as you can….even a little oil keeps the engine running and everything else …..getting out of that house may just do the trick….give you a new perspective on things
7 you ‘re on your way again…don’t look back …..go ahead and pat yourself on the back…. gotta love yourself first….
finally….
8 Keep networking because you’re on to something big …..some of you will write a bestseller…..besides those persons that are gainfully employed would probably benefit from your story
9 and no matter what ..stay positive and give thanks!
10 act today..tomorrow is will be another year
Curt Canada holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Iowa and a Masters in Teacher Education from the American University in Washington DC. Curt provides professional coaching in the areas of executive, career, life, and leadership development. Find out more about Curt and his passion to help others at www.curtcanada.com
Reaching Higher Heights
June 2, 2009
It has been awhile since my last post and it was a flat-line experience in terms of the number of readers that visited my blog. Here’s a story I think you will enjoy reading . I chose the title because I think there’s wisdom in planning and completing most projects. I suppose you or your family has some household project you have planned to accomplish this summer season? So, here’s a story that’s not so like all my past blogposts!
My wife and I are landscaping our entire backyard let’s say about a quarter of an acre. We’re not in a hurry and our plans and goals have been discussed leaving us to array of possibilities and creativity. I suppose you have experienced such; perhaps not in the form of a landscaping project but another planned activity. In addition, Things don’t always happen as planned ; for example the time when I looked up and there was a huge dumptruck greeting me with a huge pile of dirt. The truck was so large that he had only one alternative and that was to drop the dirt sandwiched between our place and the neighbor’s house next door. Actually we needed this dirt to level off our backyard but not at such a price or inconvenience. Nevertheless, this pile of dirt remained in place for about 45 days. Let’s just say that for the sake of Murphys Law, it rained at least six days in a row during that first week . A small lake had formed in the backyard. Water does seek its own level which happened to be our basement windows and the driveway leading to the front yard. Nothing is wrong with great intentions especially when there’s a definite plan or at least a forseeableway out. Well you and I know that things just don’t always happen that way. Thanks to our friend Daniel and his little yellow tractor. I looked up one day and all of a sudden that pile of dirt or human-made obstacle had been moved. I had not to my knowing agreed to paint his livingroom if he moved our disaster.That was reaching higher heights because all of a sudden the dirt disappeared right in front of my eyes. Gosh, it felt absolutely strange .We could now begin again to create a plan of action along with bringing in an additional sundry of personnel to assist us in completing this portion of our mission and vision. We’re reaching higher heights because that was last year and with putting in 25hours plus each week this spring ,we’ ve managed to complete three retaining walls and various gardens with flowers,veggies, and strawberries peeking up way above the soil.
However , yesterday I sat out early around 8 am to replant and locate a bunch of Alaska Shasta Daisies along the right side of the hilly slope near a fence . I began digging the soil which had been very moist from yesterday evening’s rain. This would only take me less than an hour tops to dig, pull weeds, replenish the soil, plant ,and water. Surprisingly enough, I felt my shovel hit against something below perhaps a buried car part or a leg from a metal chair. I couldn’t tell what it was even after I knelt down to get a closer view. I had dug around this thing for about another 2 feet and forty minutes. I sat down next to the hole to get even a closer look. All of a sudden my morning zestful positive mood had shifted a bit. Now the time to ponder a solution. I began to reflect on a few other projects and goals of mine that had hit a plateau, a place of suspension. What can I do and what can I learn from this experience. I jumped up and ran to the house with excitement with let’s share this moment with others . I brought back my camera and began taking pictures from all sorts of angles . In doing so I began to tug at that this object and it began to loosen a little. All of a sudden after trying to remove it with a wood saw , I gave up I suppose and gave one more back and forth motion while grasping it, it simply broke off. There’s so much to impart from this experience but it was definitely worthwhile. I finally completed this portion of our mission as the heat from the almost noon day sun became unbearable. I suspect that each of us at times sat out to do something when all of a sudden we’re forced to find or seek an alternative path labeled on the sign in front of us “Reaching Higher Heights.” Photos are forthcoming…
Curt Canada MSW provides career / personality assessments and coaching in Washington D.C. at Finding Your Zenith.
What’s Next……
May 26, 2009
Do you want to know? Do you anticipate your next move ? How much control do you have in deciding what’s next? Perhaps having a plan or a schedule places you in the driver’s seat or at an advantage. Let me give you a clue as to why I chose this title instead of something less difficult like learning how to fold your clothes.
Let ‘s just begin with another paragraph even though the subject matter hasn’t really changed. What a clever way of placing the reader in your shoes or better yet in step with you while you touch each key on the keyboard forming a word and then a sentence and then a blog post. Surprisingly enough, I have almost written two paragraphs while holding your attention as I ponder that question.
I’m challenging you to join me in writing the next two blog entries here at Finding Your Zenith. Tell what you would like to discuss or share about your world; your quest or new journey ! I know that some of you readers out there are unemployed or just lost your jobs and you’re finding it hard to simply place food on your tables ! In addition, Some of you can’t afford to pay for your medicine. Perhaps you gotta rah rah story, I would like to hear about it! Let’s not even get started on talking about the housing problems ! I’m looking for your comments, suggestions, questions, and stories.
So what’s next….? “Blessing you for now!”
Curt Canada is your personal development coach at Finding Your Zenith in Washington D.C.
