Family Impression

Before I was involved in a motorcycle accident, life was very busy and fast paced. I was trying to keep up with family, work and a huge list of things to get done. I was healthy for the most part and didn’t think so much about the things in life that seem to be a given or just plain normal.

I remember how in the summer I loved to swim and play with the family in the sun. How easy it was to swing my little ones with my arms. I enjoyed riding my motorcycle any time of the year; Southern California provides a great environment for bikers.

Now things have changed. I do often think about the little things that so often are taken for granted. For now I walk and can’t run. I focus on my health instead of ignoring it, eating better (mydailynutrients.com), stretching and exercising (just a little for now) more. I recently noticed a marquee that warned, “Don’t wait for a crisis to remember what matters most” (paraphrased). Life has once again become one day at a time. I get to spend more quality time with my family and enjoy their conversation and play.

This summer I may not be able to swim like I used to but I sure will be able to make the most of what I have. I am fortunate to be alive and, for the most part, all put back together. I have a few pieces of titanium and steel to carry with me as a reminder to keep life simple and remember what really counts.

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As a teenager, a song influenced my concept of a family man; this anthem ridiculed the stereotype. It was the last stigma that I never wanted to be associated with. Wow, ideas really matter, at least this belief characterized my rebellious tendency to go against the grain.

When I became a man I put away childish things. After a few years of rethinking the idea it began to grow on me and even became a very natural wish to have a family. Now with a wife and four children I have proved to embrace my place and become even more aware of my influence and responsibility. Being a husband and dad can be both very rewarding and challenging. Once I made up my mind to be a family man I found the support, materials and friendships that strengthen my call in life.
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