Courage...

As we travel down our path sometimes the path is smooth and straight, sometimes the path is bumpy full of curves. During these times of bumps and curves it takes courage to move forward and take on things that make us feel uncomfortable.

During visits from family and friends you can see the pain and sorrow in their eyes but you can not take away their courage for stepping out and making the sacrifice to support me during my journey.

Not only during my journey is courage necessary but in everyday life you need to make those tough decisions, do those things that we fear, and strength to make it through those uncertain days - this is being courageous...

Peace/Love
T

Orange Juice...

Remember getting fresh, ripe, beautiful oranges in the smell was fragrant and sweet. You would take out this spherical pointed kitchen utility tool that you made orange juice with.

This really dates me, because today you just stick it in a blender and push a button.

Back to the story, when we made orange juice this way. We cut the oranges in half, grabbed them and twisted back and forth on this sphere, getting every drop of juice from this fruit.

In telling this story, it is not far from how my body is working. Everyday that we get up, I am extracting every drop of juice from this body. Some may look at this and say how poor your body has failed but for me my body has carried me much further then anyone else in the same situation.

So next time, you have a drink of O.J. just think it will be good to the last drop.

Peace Love T

Bet I...

You know when you are sitting around and just talking about stuff. Then out of the blue, you say something that you might regret...

Well last night we were sitting at the table watching the dog go in and out of her door and Jeff Ross said " Bet I can get through there"

Well, on that note, everyone jumped on and said no way! Wish I could say there were a lot of beverages but that was not the case. Guess just enough though.

At that point, with us all laughing hysterically, Jeff crawled over and through the dog door. Why who knows, but really just because he could. We had so much fun.

It is times like these that make the days better.

Peace Love T

Something New...

Since coming home from my last event, there have been many changes for me and those who are around me. We are surround by many new "things" that help with every day living. Such as, a bi-pap, cough assist, sip and puff, all designed to help in that underrated "breathing thing". These items combined to make my days much better. It is hard however, to understand that these machines will be short term and at some point will end to be effective. Now, this is not doom and gloom, but an opportunity to reflect on many things and to communicate my most inner thoughts. Again, thanks to all those who have supported me and my family through this journey - we could not have made it without you.

Peace Love T

Food For Thought...

Destiny is not a matter of chance,
it is a matter of choice.
it is not a thing to be waiting for,
but a thing to be achieved.

William Jennings Bryan

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Who are you to think that you can

Change the World!

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The ulimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy...

MLK Jr

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Live for today...

Plan for tomorrow...

Reflect on the past...

TB

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"The love you take is equal to the love you make"

The Beatles

Homeland Visit...

Who said you had to go to Okanogan to "Reokeee"... This motley crew made the trip from Okanogan to Seattle and then back home in one day, can you say road warrior. We had a wonderful visit with plenty of laughs as well as serious conversations. We have been blessed to be friends from as early as kindergarden - Thank you.

Peace Love T

Walk for a Cure...

Here's a picture at the end of the ALS "find a cure" Walk. Looks as though everyone had a great time. This small gesture of support brings life to hope, a hope for a cure. There may not be a cure discovered in my lifetime but the efforts that you displayed during this walk will continue to proceed finding a cure. In the big picture, we need to remember to continue support for finding a cure. Your thoughts and prayers are felt everyday.

Peace Love T

I Cry...

In the darkness of night, the silence broken only by raindrops drumming on the roof...

Sitting quietly in the sun with it's rays warming my body to it's soul...

A special song that plays allowing you to reflect deeply inside...


Not for me, not for sympathy...

For all those who watch, those who care, those who sacrifice their time and lives to make a better day for me, I cry...

Peace Love T