A Good Son

When you hear the words.....You're A Good Son.....You're A Good Man....you know you have been truly blessed.  The struggles you've had to endure may have been unbearable at times but to hear those words softens the load and lifts the heart and soul.

When people take notice, especially a loved one, it's a humbling experience but a much appreciated one.  Life has it's moments and sometimes it calls us do what we have to do because that's part of that experience. Things we do, not for the praise or recognition but because sometimes that's what it takes to make the world a better place, whether it's with family, friends or even strangers.

I've been blessed to hear those words from My Parents, Family Members, Friends and Colleagues along the way.  I may not be rich in monetary things but then again I've never been one to need much.  Even in all my imperfections, I know I've tried to do my best and that best has been rewarded from the kind words of others.

We only get one chance at this life and hopefully all of us are striving for the best, not of this world, but of reaching out to others, family members, friends, colleagues and strangers. I hope all of us can know that what we've done in this world has made a difference and that at the end of the day we can know that we have had the blessings of a good life, maybe not perfect, as we are human but one we can be at peace with.

May your road be easy and your load be lite and may you find the true meaning of Love and Life and feel their warmth and peace touch you and bless you along the way.......

An The Journey Continues.......

Planning Ahead

I've always been one to plan ahead, be there fifteen minutes early, get everything organized before I start a project or take care of business.  My last trip to Texas gave me the chance to really plan ahead.  After taking care of some final business, my Sister and I took care of prepaying our funerals.  Yep, that meant getting our plots, picking out caskets and making sure everything was done and paid for.  I've gotta say it was one thing doing it for my parents but doing it for me was a bit erie and yep the picture above will some day be my final resting place......Hmmmmmmm.
The Good thing was that we were able to get close to my parents resting place and excuse the pencil drawing on the picture but it's just a few steps away from them.

 

It's also just down the row from two uncles, an aunt and a cousin so at least were keeping things close to the family.

Some people tell me I'm a bit of a perfectionist and that's  probably true .  That said, I've just about finished the music, the bulletin, the slide show, the videos.....and on and on concerning my funeral.  Again, a little erie but having it taken care of will take away that burden for someone else and hey.....who can plan it better for me....than me.....

Taking a deep breath and planning ahead has been a good thing for me.  I've taken care of all the things of the past that needed my attention and taken care of some future events that will ease someone else's burden.

The next step is a few days away.  In a couple of weeks I'm finally going to take that long awaited vacation up the east cost.  It will give me the chance to visit a friend who's health due to cancer is getting worse.  It will also give me the chance to see a Great Friend and Writer in NYC.   My first trip up the east coast will be a time of playing tourist, letting my photography bug go crazy and letting myself go to enjoy.....really enjoy.  Wow....I might even learn to smile again. And by the Grace of God I will return home safely, will have made special memories and had some quality time with a couple of  good friends .

My next plans are even more exciting for me as I will finally get to finish my Songbook.  Those last couple of songs have been waiting too long and now I hope to have it finished and published soon.  I'm also looking to expand my publishing some....Hmmmmmmm.....

Yep......

I've really enjoyed the time I've had here expressing my thoughts and events on My Journey of Life.  I'm looking at publishing a book as well of some of my journal entries......who could have thought.......

And yep.....

I've had so many comments about my photography and especially my cats, I'm going to work on publishing some calendars of them as well.....again....who could have thought.

So, again....by the Grace of God, as long as my future keeps giving me breath, I'm finally going to start enjoying the things I do and exploring new horizons that I never expected to see in my lifetime.  My journey now has some new purpose, new energy, new goals and new joy......

And The Journey Continues..........