Welcome!

Welcome to the Transcend Services, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Team Blog.  Why a blog?  Why now?  We are fortunate enough to work from the comfort of our own homes, many times taking care of family members while we run a house and work, not to mention corraling children to and from school and after school activities....all with smile on our face............okay, so maybe nix the smile a percentage of the time!

We are a special breed of employees.  Sometimes though, we lose the sense of belonging to a group or employee team.  I have come to realize that one of our best tools on team building is to have our own little space to come together, discuss problems, not only with work, but in our general daily lives, makes suggestions, share recipes......share coupons.......share laughs......share life!

This blog will be filled with all sorts of helpful hints on our account.  In those instances, if you have comments, ideas, bloopers, or whatever you may have to share, please remember never to use patient information....EVER.

Be respectful of one another.  Remember, we are all full of opinions, me more than most, if you ask my husband.  Everyone is ENTITLED to their opinion.  Every person's opinion matters and is welcomed.  Though we may not always agree with one another, we can be respectful and understanding of one another.  Remember, we are a team and a team stands together no matter what.

What can you post here?  Whatever you like.  I would love to do an employee spotlight focusing on one employee per week.  I would like each member of this team to write a summary on yourself, your family, your activities, your goals.  Send me photos or videos.  Include those animals you all love (please, post your husband or significant other photos under family, not under dog!).  I will start things off below in the employee spotlight so you get the idea.  This way, when we are on calls, we know exactly who we are talking to.  Seeing one another also makes us feel closer.  How many times have you wondered on those team calls, "Gee, I wonder what the heck she looks like"?   Well, now you will know.

Any ideas or suggestions you have to make this blog a fun and interacting place to visit is absolutely encouraged!