50 and Still Making Dreams Come True
I woke up this morning to the non-stop buzzing from my phone. It is Saturday, 11th of July- and I am 50. I have so much to say. After all, it has been five decades of a life well-lived- despite the challenges, the heartbreaks, the failures and the disappointments. But I will save those stories for when I have the photos that go with them. It will be more meaningful that way, don't you think? Today, I want to focus on a few things that brought me here- and the people and moments that have helped, and continue to help, make my dreams come true. First of all, my parents. I wouldn't be here today without them, and I certainly wouldn't be the person I am without their guidance. As imperfect as they were, and still are, each of them taught me valuable lessons that no one else ever could. It is those strong core values that gave me the confidence and strength to face life's battles with grace and optimism. I witnessed my parents struggle- both separately and together. I saw ...
