If you weren't struggling to find the strength every day, I'm quite sure that you would be on the wrong board and in the wrong place. You would be the one your W talked about on this board or you would be in a loony bin!
Look around you J. What you described was an awesome day. What you're doing tomorrow - more awesome. Starting a new tradition - golden! I highly cherish the traditions I started with my family years ago. The stories that come with it - absolutely priceless.
You're doing a great job. It's not going to be easy, but we're telling you as a way of encouragement. You are faced with things that many people would have faced and folded. They would have left, given up, and never looked back. That sets you apart. But like all good things, the road is narrow. Not many will walk it, J. Not many have the conviction and fortitude to do so. Not many will gain the benefits because they don't do the work, walk the walk, and talk the talk.
Stay focused on you and the kids. The feedback you've been given is that you're doing it right. Keep doing it right. Keep doing it for you and for your boys and you'll be amazed at how blessed you are down the road you're walking.
It won't be easy, I can tell you that. But it will be worth it, come what may.
Peace, AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."
