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Sometimes I can't understand this life and what we go through.  I had spent the morning thinking about my brother Joe, on August 23rd it was 11 years since his aneurysm burst. He died 25 days later in surgery, but sometimes the injustice of that and other wounds in life throw me off track.
I read the quotes, live the positive life and find the undeniable truth all around me, but sometimes after...

Can you believe it...
Over one year ago Debbie went through brain surgery to remove a tennis ball size tumor, I know that part alone of this story should have us inspired. The medical abilities of today compared to 20 years ago are monumental, and they saved her. While there have been many miracles along the way, the path is still a daily crusade, with a long way to go.
One year later with so many...

Its all fun and games until you have to plunge into 10 feet of freezing mud water!
The warrior dash has never been on my list of "things to do", but for some reason, turning 50 this year I wanted to experience some different things, so I thought.... why not?
Well wouldn't you know it, they decided to amp things up a bit and make the obstacles tougher.... lucky me
Usually after you conquer a race...

Sometimes the change is so small or so minute its hard to notice...
While things are always changing there are some things I've recognized in her memory building, recently we went to a TBI survivor group picnic and Deb kept myself and most of the others entertained with her wit and humor throughout!
Before we left I was trying to keep my bangs out of my face, so Debbie told me to sit down while...

In a world that feels like everyone is out for themselves, I have found myself purely by accident, in a role of caregiver to many. How does one get this position in life?
With Jane, it started out simply to help my mother in law through the struggles of her cancer, letting her know there would always be someone by her side. And looking back, how blessed was I to get to spend all that time with her....

Slow motion has always been her speed...
If your in a hurry or have to catch a flight, be aware of her speed, because it does not change no matter what you have planned for the day or where you need to go. Trying to accomplish a lot is not going to happen so don't even try. 
She moves slow, eats slow and thinks slow and I often wonder what is going on in this  chapter of her slow motion life?
The...

We started planning when we were in Hilton Head...
We knew we wanted a get together that would include both sides sharing in this exciting time for Chelsea and Anthony.
Watching them ask the girls to be their flower girls was adorable
I went a little crazy with Etsy, Hobby Lobby and other sites, picking out some fun things to make the day special. From the tic tac save the date, to the congrats...

While searching narcisistic behaviors and other characteristics I came across this insightful information. I think we have all crossed paths with some of these characters.
Entitlement thinking. This way of viewing the world is to believe that your way is right and is the only way. If others do no agree with you, anger comes up. The belief is 'You must agree with me and do things my way or I have the...

Finally finding peace...
The adventure was one I took on my own, with my own thoughts, memories and dreams. It was one I needed, to face demons that have  haunted me throughout my progress in life and grief. Although I had many friends, my writing and therapy guiding me, it was ultimately my decision to end the difficulty I had been going through and move towards all the good and positive things...