Never, Ever, Quit!

It's been a long time since my last post. A lot has changed in the past year and a half. For one thing, I've kept off more than 100 pounds, which is something I was never able to accomplish before. More important, my focus has shifted from the man I was to the man I've become; to living each day to its fullest. The things most important to me, are: Faith, Family, Music, Adventure, Endurance.

I'm a man of faith. I am Christian. You wont find any finger pointing or soap-boxing here. Frankly, I'm pretty busy dealing with my own junk. I'm not perfect, but I am forgiven.

I'm a family man. Between us, Michelle and I have four grown children. We have twelve grand children and another on the way. I am one of the fortunate few who can say my wife is my best friend. Just in case it's not obvious, I'm a man who loves his wife madly, truly, deeply!

I'm a musician. I started playing drums in the fifth grade. I picked up guitar in high school. Over the years I've played both in a variety of bands and musical situations. Recently, I've started playing drums with a new group. Music is a big deal in my life.

I'm an adventurer. Whether it's turning down a road just because I've never been that way before; sailing on the ocean in a small boat; open mic at a local club; I need adventure. I need to feel the blood pump in my chest. I crave the wind in my face and the chill in the air to feel alive.

I'm a slow twitch guy. The longer the run; the more difficult the ride; the better I do. For me it's all about the mind over the body. When every fiber in my body is screaming at me to stop, I find a way to calm the voices inside my head. It's all about finishing; finishing strong!

This is my journey: to stay fit; to play music; to love my wife; to keep my faith and to never, ever, quit!

2Tim4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith, I have finished the race.