Crazy week

Court is done

     April 6th 2008 is a date when my whole world came crashing to a stop, literally.  At the time I was working full time at the post office, while working my Sundays at Pizza Hut.  I had made this drive over a thousand times, each time without any incident.  I guess my number was up.  With just one quick glance to my right my car was suddenly no longer on the same path I had intended for it.  

     I have been driving for years.  Not once was I ever in an accident that occurred while actually driving.  You never expect it to be you, but I guess after years of my jobs being purely delivery jobs it was bound to happen.   

    Over a thousand deliveries and this one would end up changing my life forever.  When I was hit, I only had enough time to veer a little to the right and brace my body for impact.  That impact would eventually tear my ACL in my left knee and create a few compression fractures in my back.  I had been losing weight, feeling great, and getting my life back together.  It was then all gone.

     Only recently have I been able to get back on track.  Finally I was able to get my court date and finish all the madness.  I will say that things ended up going my way which I am glad.  But who knew that it would be so stressful and so draining.  I will have to write more about the inner workings of the court case next.  For now, I just wanted to let everyone know where I have been and why I have been away from the computer.  Hope you enjoy! 

     

Long two weeks

It's been a few weeks

     Due to having to be out of town and working a lot more it has been hard finding any sort of free time.  I just want to say sorry to my followers but I will be posting more soon.  Stay tuned!  

Feels good

Words of Encouragement

     I think that the best feeling I have gotten from all of this, is the words that come from my wife.  Last night while we were getting ready for bed she noticed just how much I have lost from my legs.  She told me how she didn't think I had anything to lose from there, but now they were so "little" and muscular.  It is amazing how the small saying like that have a deep impact in me.  She is the biggest reason why I have accomplished anything in my adult life.

     If it was not for her I might still not be working, or if I was not the jobs that I have had and loved.  I know I never would have gone to school, I use to talk about it, but never did I act on it.  She made me believe in myself and encouraged me to take the next step, now I'm just two classes away from my bachelors degree.     

     When it came to losing weight, she was the biggest reason why.  I knew I had to and needed to do it for myself, but I think we all need external forces to help.  It was her believing in me that kicked all of this off.  For that, I thank her, for changing my life in many ways.  School, kids, and my own health.

Getting a sweat going...

     Dancing to the Oldies...

     Today I did what started out to be one of the most embarrassing workouts to date.  That's right, I took the leap into dancing, not just dancing but dancing while Richard Simmons was on the television. What was I thinking?  At first I was pretty embarrassed and barely moving to the moves.    Then I saw that my wife and my daughter were really starting to get really into it and I decided, what the heck, what do I have to lose besides calories.


    What can I say, he is a silly man who may have some issues, but he knows how to exercise and get the blood pumping.  After just 20 minutes I was close to burning 200 calories.  I don't care how embarrassing it was at first, it was worth it seeing the numbers and feeling my heart work out.  This just goes to prove, if you want to lose weight, you cannot let anything get in your way.

Extra motivation and help

Walking with friends and family

     A few days ago my wife decided that we would start exercising together as a family.  This morning was the first attempt at this.  The kids were all for it, so we started by turning on some good music, doing a few stretches, and decided to go on a walk.  

     Walks are much more entertaining when you have others to join you.  It was a lot of fun being able to walk with my kids and wife and enjoy each others company.  I would highly recommend finding someone to go with you when you take your walks, it really makes it more desirable.   

     Now instead of fighting with myself on whether or not I will be going for a walk, I would have to fight with my kids and wife too.  That is not something I plan on doing, I've learned.  It is nice to have that extra motivation and drive from others who are excited to exercise.  I think this will help me get over the hump that I have been stuck on for the past few weeks.  I still have more goals to meet.  

The football gift...

The gift that never gave... thankfully.

     Growing up I always would hear the same thing be told to me, "You look like a football player. " This had to do with my broad shoulders, and stocky look.  I would then be asked the dreaded question of, why don't you play?  Over and over I had the same answer, my heart and doctor will not let me.

     It was tough growing up and not being able to do something you loved.  I would watch television and desire to play. I would play on the ps2 and have the same desire.  I would play with my friends and almost always be one of the best players that were there.  However, I would run out of gas quickly.  My breathing would become hard, my heart would start to race, and I would feel the arrhythmia start to take over my heart.  This would be my reminder to why I couldn't play football for a league.  

     All throughout football season I would watch others partake in the sport that I loved.  I would dream of playing for the Huskies, I would dream of catching a touchdown pass from my favorite quarterbacks, or running over the defense on the way to a touchdown, or making that game changing tackle in the backfield.  I eventually became angry with the thoughts and the truth of the situation.  I hated God because of the limitation that had been put on me.  I felt here I was, just a kid, with skills that could take me far in a sport I loved, but I couldn't use them.  How dare He do this to me.  

     I struggled to understand why things were the way they are.  I didn't want to be limited in what I could do.  The truth hurt, and so did the questions of those who did not know my past.  Why didn't I play football?  I could only wish that I knew then what I know now.  One bad hop and my career could have been over, then what?  Instead I'm able to raise a wonderful family, work and do the things I enjoy, not be worried about some lockout, and things like that.  If I had become what I desired I would not have a life that was unimaginable. 

     We may want to fulfill our desires, but if it is not in our plans then we have to understand there are reasons for this.  Dwelling on the past or dwelling on things we cannot do will only get in the way of things that we can achieve.  If I just dwelt on the bad of my life, I never would have met my wonderful wife Kate.  I would not be just three classes away from my bachelors degree.  I would not have the life that has been created.  

    It took a long time, but I have realized that dwelling on the can nots in life will only get in the way of the can's.  Our paths are usually altered for a reason.  I never would have had my beautiful wife and children if mine wasn't, and I thank Heavenly Father for that. 

Thank you

To my readers...

    These past few days I have had different people message me or talk to me in person about how I have helped them out.  I will be honest, I never imagined I would have had the effect that I have had on people.  I could only of hoped that my blog would maybe help one person see that anything is possible.  Instead I have heard from quite a few the impact it has had on them and it makes me truly humble that I could help.

     If we are given the trials on earth that our Heavenly Father has in store for us, and do nothing with them, we are no better than the man who hides his talent in the dirt.  It is important to know that all your trials are part of His plan and it is important to gain knowledge, experience, and  share the knowledge we receive from those trials. 

     Don't be afraid to email me if you want to tell me your story or just to talk.  Also if you send me your story and would like it published in my blog I'm more than happy to do that as well.  I feel truly blessed for the opportunity I am having.  In closing I just want to say to my readers, Thank You.  I hope you keep reading and keep coming back because I promise you, we are still just beginning.  I have 28 years of history to give insight to haha. 

     Be blessed for I know I truly am.