...are many. I was just reflecting as I read my last blog back in January on how much things have changed since then and again at how truly Blessed I am. There have been times as we struggled with our challenges when Jen and I almost threw in the towel yet when it came down to it, we found ourselves unable, instead realizing that we are forever wrapped in that towel and the tough circumstances only served to remind us how durable and strong that towel truly is, along with its depth of comfort, protecting us with its loving warmth proving once again that out of darkness, true light SHINES. The track ahead as we travel the railroad of life remains somewhat uncertain despite there are some scheduled stops ahead, and I look forward to the people who choose to embark on this journey with me; of what we shall discover together, for there is growth in all we do, in all we say and how we act toward each other. Whether it be at work, with our families, out and about in our communities, with our partners or socializing with friends, we are connecting and sharing, having an impact on someone's life and they on us, even if we are unaware of it.
Undoubtedly there will be some unscheduled stops or a switch in the tracks to who knows where and I know from experience that those will likely be the most rewarding. It's amazing what you discover when you find yourself in that spot, usually arising out of a poor choice or a circumstance you could not have foreseen or to humbly realize you made a huge mistake. The lesson is even greater, if you pay attention and act upon it, rise up and grow and just as I say that, Lee Majors and the Bionic Man just popped into my head and the words, 'we can rebuild him' float by. What the heck? Ah well, I get it;)
I miss Ollie. I miss him every day. Yet every day is a reminder in a good way of why we are all here and what we came to do. Sometimes (certain) people get irritated when I talk of Ollie or mention the book coming out, and I feel momentarily hurt, yet just as I mention above, is all the MORE reason to do what I do. It's important, that's all I know and I am simply paying it forward, as he asked and because well, it just feels good to me.
So as I continue on this journey, clickety clack, clickety clack, I cannot help but smile and shake my head at the wonder of it all and how we always end up in the right place, right on time, mishaps n all. I have dreams and aspirations, both personally and professionally, as I hope you do too, for without these our souls are truly depleted....all you have to do is believe. Recently, I spoke with my friend Tammy at Metra Railways, I was asking if Ollie's engine, Engine 401 would be on display on National Train Day and she told me that he is due for his annual maintenance check so will be in the shed all weekend. I was not disappointed and found myself actually laughing with Jen later as I recalled the chat because he always knew he would be a train and there was Tammy saying, "Ollie's going to be getting a clean up and routine repairs to spruce him up."......Believe.......
