Thursday, May 10, 2012


Honesty is a tough thing to write about. The ramifications of my words can affect my career, my loved ones and cause more drama than I need right now! But staying true to my post yesterday about being truthful and honest, I feel like I have an obligation to you, so I'll speak what's on my mind.
I have a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts that are plaguing me like a virus. You know the type that you can feel creeping into your body, one slowly traveling germ at a time. Life comes at you so fast sometimes. Usually filled with peaks and valleys....and right now I am in a valley sinking in the only pond that can be found for miles around. But the wonderful thing about life is realizing you are not alone! Imagine how horrible it would be to wake up one day and find out you are the only person left. I would rather face a million valleys than come to that end.

Today, I am grateful that I am here sinking in this pond because tomorrow I will wake up in my bed stronger and ready to start that climb toward another unbelievable peak. I will wake up and again be amazed, not at my strength, but at the strength of my family, friends and strangers who reached out an arm to pull me out!!!!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Getting Started

Today is the first day of the rest of my life. I've been wanting to do this for a very long time and finally worked up the courage to do so. Yes, I do have a fear of putting my life into words for all to see. I think this scares me more than any of my deployments to Iraq!

That being said, I will push on and promise to open my life and feelings truthfully and honestly. As we start our journey together on this crazy adventure filled with shenanigans, I will ask you to buckle up , keep your arms and feet inside the ride at all times, don't feed the zombie's and hold on tight!!!