Danno_RIP
Senior Member
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
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
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