Thanksgiving Update: Thanksgiving was as always a lot of fun. The ONLY con about the specific day was it was the first holiday spent with the broad span of family after Mandi, my amazing sister, passed away. So that made my mind spin and go wander off here and there wishing shed been there bullshitting and having fun right along side us with her addictive laughter and whit. A year is almost up. And the end of Feb. is going to be excruciatingly hard. Not that the last 9 months has been a cake walk. So even after this most unwanted year and going through ups and downs I still need to find the silver lining. That point in my life that Im Thankful for. Im Thankful I have such a strong and loving family. A family that even through the toughest obstacles can come together as one and be there for each other. Never letting go even when were miles apart. Cause lord knows I wish I could give my mom (Kathy) a hug every single day and tell her how much I love her. This goes the same for my brother (Alan) in Florida and my sister (Mandi) in heaven. Im thankful for an amazing cousin (Adam) that saw my pain and took me in when I needed family the most. Being his roommate has been a fun journey. Its nice to have family so close after living in the Twin Cities away from everyone for 5 years. Im thankful for my new job. Its hard work, it has its ups and downs and right now its cold as shit! But I still enjoy it and the paychecks and health benefits are worth it. Insurance benefits and working out benefits. Double standard. Which brings me to the last thing Im thankful for. My health. For the past 2 years Ive been working on eating healthy, being more active and just having a healthier lifestyle. With all that and working on the docks at DLI, Ive gone from 355 lbs. down to 322 since August and I couldnt be happier. My goal is 260. Its starting to look like a promising goal. Ive come a long way from homeless on the streets of Rochester, MN in my early 20s to where I am now in Hudson, WI at 30. But most importantly, I wouldnt be where I am today without my dad. Craig Stevens. Someone Ive had my ups and downs with my whole life. and even though we havent said a word to each other for over 5 years I think about him all the time and miss him everyday. Its hard to think someone can just let you go without even blinking. To tell you the relationship you had has no future. But I still have a small piece of hope that someday well reunite again. I love him and my adopted mom. They will always hold a spot in my heart no matter how far away they want to be from me. You cant change the past. You can only prepare for the future. The life you once knew is gone and the life you will hold is moments away. Cherish every day and live humble. Laugh, smile, work hard, love, forgive, move on, and keep the memories that make a positive impact for years to come. I love you FB family and friends. Youre always there when I need to write out my thoughts and let loose of bottled up emotions. Im thankful for all of you.
Posted on: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 22:02:37 +0000
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