Opportunity

“Whenever one door closes another one opens”. We have all heard the phrase ad nauseam and it is more often than not an accurate statement. On Monday, the metaphorical door swung closed behind me as I walked away after being “let go” from the job I have held for the past 15+ years. Management dismissed me with tears in their eyes as they referenced the economic toll COVID has played on the agency I have dedicated the past decade and a half of my life to. No doubt a chapter in my life has closed.The challenge as we experience “closing doors” is how do we look at the door as it shuts on us (or sometimes slams in our face!). Too often we spend an exorbitant amount of time looking so long and sorrowfully (or angrily, or regretfully) at the “closed door”, we don’t even see the one that has been opened for us. Immediately upon hearing the news as it was painstakingly delivered to me first thing Monday morning, I wasn’t angry; I was a little surprised, but I was mostly sad. Sad that the agency I have loved serving for most of my career had to make such a decision. Even more sad that it was the end of an era of friendships and “family” that had grown from working together. Of course, some will stay in touch with me, but for both those who were “let go” and for those we leave behind, life goes on.

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So where does it go from here? I spent the 35-minute drive home with my mind spinning and considering various options. Of course, helping to provide for my family is paramount, but I have lots of windows open to me, and for that I am grateful. By the time I arrived home I was ready to start seeking out new and exciting opportunities. In fact, my first call wasn’t to my wife to let her know the “news”, it was to the person standing in my first opening door with welcoming, and comforting arms. Nichole was my next call and I informed her of the sad news but also could honestly tell her that everything will be okay. Nichole and I have each lost jobs before. Each time we have persevered and dare I say even thrived in the aftermath (not always immediately but eventually none the less!). Persist and stay positive seems to be our mantra in all we do.

I think that some people (uninformed and on the outside) see being a parent of a child with a disability as a closed door. They can only see the obstacles, frustrations and the challenges presented by having so much care to provide. However, those are the people that are missing out on seeing the door that is opened as they are blinded by their sadness, pity or fear. Fortunately, Nichole and I, from the very beginning, wanted Shamus to be included in everything and anything he wanted to try. As a result, our now nearly 16-year-old has done more, seen more, and experienced more than many people will in their entire lives. And because we were willing to see Shay’s “challenges” as opportunities our family has been along for an unforgettable and incredible ride. There is no doubt there will be more doors closed in our future, there always are. But it is important to remember; don’t spend too much time being sad, or angry, or regretful. Instead take the time to look around and look inside for the opening that presents itself. I promise, it is there somewhere. #TogetherWeShall find the #Opportunity