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Well it be Thursday gang & I'm still living in a tornado, wrapped in a hurricane; but hopefully I can get myself organized by the weekend. Really enjoyed the tour of the Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant yesterday.
I hope all is well with you out there on the mountain & you're keeping the climb alive. Hope to be able to catch up & be more supportive of the team soon, but I am so busy right now.
My new "roommate" is a big fan of pirates. So I spent the evening saying everything with, "AAArrrhg!" attached to it. I hope I don't accidentally talk like a pirate at work today. My wife dug out some old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles my kids use to play with a lifetime ago & he thought it was Christmas. Took a bath with them, even went to sleep with them. I have a whole new appreciation for things to be thankful for.
My kids never faced such a dilemma, so I never saw them in this light. I would like to think I didn't spoil them, I just provided the things they needed, with some extra specialties along the way. They are very respectful & grounded young men, I am an extremely lucky father. But this little guy for certain has never experienced any extra specialties. You can just tell by his reactions & questions.
He was euphoric over having two pieces of toast with his spaghetti last night, because I didn't eat my toast, he did. Two pieces of toast brought out the same reaction a PlayStation 4 would bring out in my sons. I'm not ashamed of the things I have been fortunate enough to provide for my kids, but wow; somethings really take you aback.
Here's to seeking that peak gang. Let us forever know we are blessed & we are fortunate. Let us know this struggle we face, may not be but a game of checkers in comparison to another soul out there. I'm not saying to not take your climb serious. I'm not. Take it very serious. But also take the time to realize the blessings around you. Blessings you never knew were there because you never had to do without them.
Have a good day gang!!! Be a seeker of the peak!!!
Diet Calendar Entry for 11 June 2015:
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1643 kcal
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Fat: 105.17g | Prot: 62.57g | Carb: 121.88g.
Breakfast: Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereal Bar - Strawberry. Lunch: McAlister's Deli Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (Choose 2 Portion). Dinner: Homemade-Style Spaghetti Sauce with Beef or Meat. Snacks/Other: Lay's Wavy Original Potato Chips, Fiber One Chewy Bars - Caramel Nut. more...
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Reading some of your journal entrys I am impressed and greatful to read what you have going on and your appreciation of it all. It is humbling and a light for me to remember why we are here.
11 Jun 15 by member: Roienell
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Thanks "New JON" for sharing your life with us, esp. in the last several days. You have always been a LEADER here on FS (and in real life as well, judging by your attitude AND your posts.) And YES, I know FS is real life, but we all know what I mean...OUR FS expereince is so limited compared to the rest of life...and I think that was a small part of what you were saying today.) You should NOT feel guilty about what you and your wife were able to do for your sons....your comment that they are "grounded" makes me know they are NOT spoiled. AND don't worry about not being here quite as much or giving us LONG posts about the CLIMB...You are giving us MOTIVATION by sharing about your life other than the CLIMB to better health.
AND there is BALANCE in every area of life ...and YOU certainly seem to be FINDING that balance. Plus, I am finding, more and more, there is inspiration on FS every single day, if I will but BE MINDFUL to receiving it!!! Have a Healthy Thursday!!! Climbing WITH you and all of our TEAM members!!! :-)
11 Jun 15 by member: SuccessThisTime58
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I hope life settles down for you. Keep the faith and keep climbing.
11 Jun 15 by member: CatHerder
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I'm busy brother, but it's all good CH. I've not got one thing to complain about. I think back to how losing my Corvette brought me down & realize how insignificant that event is in the bigger picture. Especially in light of what I see in front of my own eyes now.
11 Jun 15 by member: Jonathan Walsh
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This post brought tears to my eyes. It reminded me of how poor we were growing up and my mom worked at nights to take care of us 3 kids and we sometimes had to live with my grandparents. And I am so grateful today bc I am the one taking care of my mom now and did my grandmother too when my grandpa passed. I am so grateful that even though it was tough, we did know any better and my own kids will never know that type of life. I was stressing earlier about how i wanted to buy my self a 200 fit bit and how I could work it into my budget and then just realized.. its sooo irrelevant to life, its not a need but a want. Im also so grateful for you today John, for reminding us all of the bigger picture in life. I am grateful today for my roof over my head, my job no matter how crappy i think it is sometimes and my wonderful but crazy family..
11 Jun 15 by member: redgirl1974
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What a delightful way to gain an appreciation for what you have! Seeing the world through the eyes of an enthusiastic child is delightful. Be proud of yourself that you have made that little guy so happy. :)
11 Jun 15 by member: izzypup68
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This post makes me feel so grateful! Thanks for sharing Jonathan!
11 Jun 15 by member: meohmy125
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Life has me in a chokehold lately, so I had to go back through your recent entries to see what you were talking about. Jon, you and your wife are such blessings. It's so wonderful of you to take someone in so they won't be homeless. It really does put things into perspective. I've often wished my house was bigger so I could help people out. We have no extra bedrooms and haven't been able to do what you're doing. You're a very special person, and I'm honored to be on this climb with you. *sniffle*
12 Jun 15 by member: dreamingangel
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I know that I have mentioned it on numerous occasions that I am a retired principal and teacher. In my 37 years as such I was touched numerous times when I witnessed parents reaching out to some child whose life had been shattered and saw what a little unconditional love can do. The impact on that child's life was absolutely amazing and in many cases, a pivot point in the child's journey. My own beautiful daughter lost both of her parents within one year....I thank God every day that I was in the right place at the right time for her as her impact on my life has been unimaginable! May God bless you and yours.
13 Jun 15 by member: 2227Gwen
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