TommyLog – The Note! – Part 2

Hey Kids it’s dad and for today’s TommyLog I want to tell you the rest of the story. A few days ago I posted “the note” video and there’s more to be said on the subject. So to catch people up here’s a link to my previous video.

http://tommylog.com/tommylog-the-note/

So after I posted the video I really felt that I need to go introduce myself to the guy and just tell him what I had received. So I did just that. Got myself dressed and put on my “big boy shorts” and I went over and I knocked on the door. My good next-door neighbor friend Oscar answered the door and we talked for a few minutes. Oscar had just had cataract surgery so the discussion was very easy. After a few minutes of us chewing the fat, I asked if this person was there. He said yes and I asked if I could speak to him. I waited outside with “the note.”

I was a little bit nervous and said a prayer in my heart to make sure that this situation would end in a positive manner. After what seemed like a long time but was probably 30 or 40 seconds, the gentleman emerge and came outside. I introduced myself and shook his hand. I showed him the note and read to them what was said. I asked about how things are going and if he had a job. He indeed did and it was a good one. We talked at length about his job and what he did there. It was a nice exchange.

I told him about the two precious things that live next-door and how important they were in my life. I told him don’t make me choose between being neighborly and my kids. Because he will come out on the bad end of the deal every time. I had no malice in my tone nor was I upset. But I was firm and he knew it. I told him I respect him for serving his time and he deserved a second chance to turn his life around. it seemed as if he was doing just that.

We ended the conversation cordially and I went home. I felt satisfied. There are plenty of ways that this could’ve turned out and I know everyone would’ve handled it differently. This is how I chose to handle it.

What would you have done? Would you have even gone over to introduce yourself? The comments on this has been amazing and I appreciate so much the dialogue.

TommyLog – Do Awesome Stuff! Thanks @Glitz

Received the BEST handwritten note today from a local social media acquaintance. SO THANKFUL for this much needed lift of my spirits. The card was signed BEST – I love that. Is there any better way to sign a note like this? This is just awesome.

Do awesome stuff!!

TommyLog – Unexpected Email – No Sap

TommyLog – Unexpected Email – No Sap

Received a very unexpected email from a great friend entitled “No Sap”. What a blessing it is to have this person in my life and what an inspiration they are. I just love surprises like that! So thankful for good people and friends in my life!

TommyLog: That Made My Day @erindavi5

Ever had a day that was kinda blah and then you get one comment, note or card that just changes everything for the better. Well today on twitter I had one message from Erin @wfrv5 on twitter and it lifted my spirits so much. I just had to say THANK YOU!

Yesterday I went to Milwaukee with some good friends to see Scott Stratten @unmarketing on twitter speak about his new book titles UNMarketing. What a great opportunity to meet nationally recognized authors talk about a subject I’m trying to learn.

More on that later…. Just so AMAZING!!!!

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpwDUq3pr2o

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