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<blockquote data-quote="Danno_RIP" data-source="post: 550999" data-attributes="member: 34269">You know I just turned 59.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; That would have put me 40+ years at Trane in engineering, marketing and sales.&nbsp; But the stroke changed that.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; I just cannot handle stress at all and flying is in that category for me now...&nbsp; maybe trains when Pat retires <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin&nbsp; &nbsp; :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> Sometimes I can get a bit bummed out when I think of what was and face the new normal.&nbsp; It is hard to avoid.&nbsp; But I do a lot of reflection and I my faith is first.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; And yes even this stroke is a blessing to me.&nbsp; It opened me up to His Word and His creation and through all that a desire to capture it in photography.&nbsp; And I know it was no accident that I ended up here on this forum.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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...&nbsp; but You guys help me wake up every morning with your glimpse of the world.&nbsp; I am thankful for that.&nbsp; I do not believe in coincidence.&nbsp; God is good.&nbsp; I take great joy in life, even if my circumstances may leave me a bit sad in the moment; I know that will pass.&nbsp; ThanksDan</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Danno_RIP, post: 550999, member: 34269"] 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 [/QUOTE]

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