Updated. this post is from 2016 but as I did a spelling correction so it's been republished as of Sept 2000. What you see and dont see. A beautiful couple. Loving smiles. Joy. It shines in us both. But what you dont see is the hidden pain and discomfort I awaken with throughout the night as I try to sleep. It comes on heavy at times throughout my days. Thanfully The Lord removes these pains from my thoughts when I take the time to pray and he replaces them with the joy and love he has blessed me with.

So much Happens so fast!

Fundraising and a new office for the volunteers. 

Dolly and I are enjoying supporting this cause together. However it comes at a price. Dolly has no free time as when she is not at her job she is often volunteering at this new office. I myself am doing what I can to support the efforts of the volunteers. However I have to remember to not do too much as I forget my limitations and often try to do more than I am able. I pay the price with aches and pains and even anxiety as I sometimes feel alone in my efforts even when I am not. fortunately this blogue allows me the opportunity to reflect and take notice of whats going well and whats not and make the corrections so I may continue to heal and not injure myself further by doing too much. Tha cause is good but it must be done at a pace my body can tolerate. 

Ready to take a break

After volunteers spent two busy weeks with working to get the non profit established and a office open the dream is about to launch. It took collaboration and dedication to get it done but we are almost there. I told those who helped that the launch was the hardest job they would have. Moving forward the rest of the work will be shared by a larger group of volunteers. I feel like much has been accomplished over tha last 5 months.  But now its time to delegate more of the responsibilities as it will take the entire volunteer staff to get all the work done that needs to be done over the next year. 

My body is tired. My neck, sternum, shoulder, back and leg are all in need of some tlc. I had no business doing what I did but I had to try. With Gods help I got through it. I'm shifting gears back to a safe pace that wont get me sick or cause me further injury. It is all about self care. I need and deserve it so I am going to get it. My wife worked hard editing documents by my side. She deserves a rest too as she also works full time on top of taking care of me. Its break time for my wife and self care time for me.  

For our community.

This is the start of a new project that We are happy to be playing a volunteer role in supporting. 

The Shasta Humanity Project is dedicated to inspiring a spirit of hope for those without a place to live and return their sense of dignity through independent living.  Our core purpose is to enhance quality of life by providing a focused spectrum of services and housing in an atmosphere of dignity and respect to encourage permanent self-sufficiency.

Happy Mothers Day.

My Mom is everything to my family. She represents the joy, love and happiness that raised us to be who we are today. By the Grace of God goes she. 

My parents are so cute!

Mom and Dad just got home from the Hospital. Mom was not well but they let her out. We are happy to see her back home. 

Another visit to Stanford

Dolly and I made the trip to Stanford again Monday. A new care plan was put in place. I have to go back again for a follow up and testing in three weeks. So far it is going well. The drive was beautiful. Summer is here.