my little reminder

One of my yearly rituals, which I now do monthly because weekly would be waaay to stressful, I EVALUATE MY LIFE.

I look at what I have accomplished that month, I look at things I've done that turned out well and the things I've done that turned out poorly. I look at the goals I've set for myself, to see if my actions are keeping me on my path towards my goals. 

I look at my miss-hits (some refer to these as failures) and see where I went off track.  I pray about it and I move on.  I re-adjust my seat, fixate my eyes on something beautiful and continue my ride towards my goals.  For life is too short to worry about what if's, I should haves and if I only would haves.

I now have a whole new appreciation for life...I met a woman yesterday as I was visiting my niece in the hospital.  With her was her 4 year old son Marion.  She informed me that doctors recently informed her that her son had Leukemia, cancer of the blood.  All I could think of was my former co-worker and friend Dr. Richard Pullin who lost his battle with Leukemia several years ago.  He was an awesome God fearing man with impeccable style.  This woman is traveling from Waukegan to Chicago weekly to see doctors.  This little boy was so charming it was ridiculous, he has his whole life ahead of him.  His mother said originally they thought it was something else, I wish it was. I can see this little fella as someone awesome, he has so much personality and charisma. 

I am praying for him and his mother because I can't stop thinking about them.

If you find yourself dwelling on the past regardless of what's in your past (drugs, incarceration, molestation/sexual abuse, gang banging) STOP WASTING TIME!

This little boys life is just starting, he hasn't had time to have an impact yet (other then on me and his family), Dr. Pullin lived, loved, helped, inspired, mentored and motivated.  Given time he would have done more.  Marion (the little guy) is just getting started down life's path.

I hope his road clears...............