I remember when the doors opened. There she was in a white dress. Her dad was by her side. I felt the breath catch in my throat. My eyes immediately started to sweat. She was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. She was smiling from ear to ear as she surveyed the room. … Continue reading Day 4 – Thankful Is The Way To Be
I remember seeing the headline. It struck me as funny and inspiring all at the same time. What was the headline? “Man Loses Hundreds of Pounds Walking to Walmart.” I did a double take and gladly read the story. A man named Pat received a bad prognosis from his doctor. If he didn’t change, he … Continue reading Day 3 – Take the Next Step
The Start of a Journey I stood in front of the mirror this morning and took a long hard look. I have been here before. I said I wouldn’t come back, but here I am. It is time to make a change. Do you know that feeling too? It’s the first day. It is the … Continue reading Every Day Strong – Day 1
We recently attended a family reunion, and it's interesting to see how things have changed as we've grown older. There's now a whole crowd of younger participants, which is both cool and strange at the same time. During the reunion, I was talking to a cousin who is currently in college. I mentioned to her … Continue reading How did I know she was the one?
I shaved my beard a few days ago. I will be honest, it shocked me a bit. I haven't seen my face in over 5 years. After I finished chemotherapy the beard was my return to normal and I have wanted to keep it that way. I am in a musical in a few weeks … Continue reading Embracing Candor
