I Walk

I wrote this poem for a Relay For Life event 4 years ago (updated this week).  

Today, I dedicate this to Steve Peele and his beautiful family.  

I WALK

I walk here and now to remember how precious life is.

I walk because courage is much powerful then complacency.

I walk because today, today I can and who knows what tomorrow brings.

I walk because cancer does not sleep.

I walk because somewhere there is a mother, father, sister, brother, loved one, grandparent, child, who is tangled up in IV’s and in so much pain, they have not been able to walk in weeks.

I walk because in numbers there is change.

I walk because I can not sit on the couch anymore and watch the news reports on cures that have not yet been found.

I walk because God gave me the strength to cry out no more for the next 12 hours.

I walk to celebrate those in purple with Survivor stamped across their backs to let them know that they are not alone.

I walk to honor those who have lost the battle but have not lost their voices through everyone here tonight.

I walk for all of the Caregivers out there who help wipe away tears, hold a hand tightly and give every ounce they have to make someone more comfortable.

I walk for Gloria, Lisa, Carmen, Juan, Dorothy, Bernie, Anita, Patti, Mary, Jan, Ed, Sean P Jr., Steve P., those family, friends and co-workers who have battled & because in the past two months I had to write more names down on my list including a child.

I walk because just like you, I demand to see a cure in my lifetime.

Reject Fear

I am an old man and have known a great many troubles,

but most of them never happened.

~Mark Twain

Reject Fear

For far too long you have stopped moving forward due to fear of the unknown but it's this fear that has always held you back from an amazing future.  Somewhere deep down inside, do you believe that you are unworthy of living a wonderful life?  Do you believe that because of obstacles from your past will appear again in your future?  What it is that has you on pause?  What is your greatest fear?  Once you take the time to stop and listen for the answer, that's when you can finally break free and truly live.

Just Let Go

Breathe.  Let go.  

And remind yourself that this very moment 

is the only one you know you have for sure.  

~Oprah Winfrey

Just Let Go
This is your time to shine.  This is your time to put your desires to the forefront and send your fears and apprehensions packing!  There is a positive moment carrying you through and now is the time to just let go and reach as high as you can for everything that you have ever dreamed of.  You deserve the blessings that are surrounding you right now.  Grab a hold of them and let yourself take flight.