The Chemo Ride
In this game we call “Life” there are many choices and moves we can make. Our game piece is placed upon the game board the moment our eyes are opened, a breath is taken, and the world welcomes us. There are certain moves we will have to take and others that will remain our choice. As I look back on my many moves, I see the growth and change from a scared child with tears streaming down...
Read MoreBack in the Saddle
It has been approximately 5 months since I’ve been on a bike and through this whole journey I’ve anticipated my first day “Back in the Saddle Again.” This much-awaited first ride had to be planned out in advance so that the many friends and family who so excitedly expressed their desire to join me had the opportunity to do so. As I came closer to the day of the ride I had to choose...
Read MoreNever Live Life With Regrets
This has been my motto for close to thirty years and has helped me with many decisions and choices to take the path less traveled. My father-in-law taught me this life lesson and had used the example of his own father to emphasize the point. His parents had lived a rather thrifty existence with hopes to enjoy life after retirement. When that day finally came they bought a travel...
Read MoreI Walked Down A Corridor
A person could look at life’s challenging events as being an accumulation of cruel and twisted fate of which they had no control, especially, those situations that may be debilitating and unfair. I’m sure we all have had trials come our way or know of someone whose tough situation could be described as being dealt an unfair hand. “Why Me?” or “Why Them?” is a common question...
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