Taking The Time To Slow Down − 9 June, 2007

Jane Heckmann (pictured below) is my adoptive grandmother. I didn't really know either of my real grandmothers (one died before I was born and the other lived in Germany) so Jane fills the role. She is around 86 years old and still kicking. I don't see her often but every time I do I'm amazed at how strong she is still going at 86.

I was talking with Jane today at my parents house in the burbs. She was hoping I could show her how to use a new alarm clock she bought. It only took me about 30 seconds to figure out how to set the time, and then I showed her.

After showing her, she sat back in her chair and grew a big smile on her face and said, "Gosh what a productive day it's been so far!"

I laughed at how silly it seemed to me since it only took me 30 seconds to figure out and I've had technical problems with Swift Kick that took me months to solve.

In the end though, she was happy and I sunk back behind my computer to hammer away at another technical issue.

I need to learn how to experience some of the same daily joys in little things like Jane does.