I am Blessed

Danno_RIP

Danno_RIP

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You know I just turned 59. I expected to retire at 62 and travel with the scooter on a trailer behind something where my wife Pat and I could camp or do the hotel/bed a breakfast thing. That would have put me 40+ years at Trane in engineering, marketing and sales. But the stroke changed that. I really struggle with traveling now... I cannot drive long distances and the thought of getting on a plane now is really low on the list. I just cannot handle stress at all and flying is in that category for me now... maybe trains when Pat retires :D

Sometimes I can get a bit bummed out when I think of what was and face the new normal. It is hard to avoid. But I do a lot of reflection and I my faith is first. I am a Christian and I know that God has a plan for me and a purpose even when I may not see it and I take great comfort in that. And yes even this stroke is a blessing to me. It opened me up to His Word and His creation and through all that a desire to capture it in photography. And I know it was no accident that I ended up here on this forum. Through it I have seen the best of this country in photos and been around the world and seen things I likely would never have had the time nor money to see.

This morning was one of those mornings when I was thinking, man I would love to be in Colorado or Utah... or Arizona or pick a place... but You guys help me wake up every morning with your glimpse of the world. I am thankful for that. I do not believe in coincidence. God is good. I take great joy in life, even if my circumstances may leave me a bit sad in the moment; I know that will pass.

Thanks
Dan
 
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TedG954

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RON_RIP

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There can still be many photographic adventures ahead of you Dan.Almost everywhere we are abounds in photo opportunities. And we all here look forward to you sharing those that exist in your particular area. All of us here are blessed with with being able to tour the world thru the eyes of our fellow Nikonites and I have always been pleased with the images you share with us. So keep on shooting.
 
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RobV

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Thank you for your thoughts, Danno.

We are nearly the same age (I will turn 60 in July), and while my condition is not nearly as bad as having a stroke, I was laid off from my $23/hr job in January, after 4 years. And I pissed off all of that good money, or most of it, anyway. Now I find my age to be a factor in landing another job in my specialized field of being a computer operator. I had two calls from headhunters about jobs, but never received a call for an interview on either one.

My big stumbling block these days is my inclination to depression has gotten worse.
If I didn't have a wonderful Quaker Meeting lifting my spirits, I don't know what I would do.
I did recently refriend my friends on FB (deleting them in the throes of winter is as close as I can bring myself to suicide. Don't worry, I do want to live, and I hate pain. On a motorcycle I am dressed head to toe in safety gear).

This IS a wonderful forum! It is one of the best reasons that I can think of for going down the Nikon path.
My camera will be one of my last indulgences to be sold, even though I don't have the energy or freedom from [irrational] self-imposed guilt to be enjoying it like I should.

I, too, have often wished I lived somewhere more interesting than Indianapolis - like rural Kentucky when I look at some of your pictures! But I know that good images are all around us, and it is up to us to use the creative side of our brain to see it - even in Indianapolis...

I guess that's all I have. I'm glad you have a wife to help you with your new life. All I have is two cats. It's not the same. :)
 
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