Sojourning

Because life is about the journey ... not the destination.

A lot has happened over the past 8 months. But that's the journey.

Let's see....

This past year I had met someone through a mutual friend. We had a really good time hanging out and she taught me how to smile again. Brought back the feeling of being able to care again and being cared about even if only for a short season. Thanks for that. Hope you find what you're looking for. Selah.

I made it through another round of treatments this past spring as well. Blood work came back last week... clear. I am out of the woods with the trees behind me. If that makes sense. A few stood by me as I went through all this crap over the past year. Thank you. And thank you Rebecca. Your renewed friendship has brought me great joy and happiness after all these years. I owe you a hug girl. Ryan, give your mom a hug for me please. Thanks.

My mom spent the summer helping me take care of the girls. I really don't know what I would have done without her and my dad this year. Being able to talk to them for encouragement, their support is unwavering. Even with our disagreements, and in spite of who I am as a man, they still love me. And Critter. You're the best. I am so proud of you sis. I am so looking forward to throwing a snowball at you this winter.

My friends are great. Getting a call to go out for a ride, to sit and have a beer or to go to a ball game. You're great and I couldn't ask for better!

Still fighting for custody of the girls. nuff said on that one.

So? You may wonder why the name Sojourner. By definition, to "sojourn" is to stay someplace for a short period of time. My friend Carole used to say that I was a nomad. I love to travel and was always on the road going someplace without ever setting down roots for too long. Talking to Tracy recently, she asked me when it all happened. I said, "What when happened?" "When did you become the settled down responsible one?" Just part of the journey.

You see, if we stay in one place too long we become stagnant. And I am not talking staying in a place physically. I mean emotionally, spiritually and so on. We must continue to grow, continue to move ahead, continue to move.

I have not made it to the destination. Nor am I really striving toward one particular destination. I know I am still on my journey. Still seeking adventure along the way. Living as a sojourner while I am here, hopefully helping others along their journey.

As I journey through another part of my life, it's nice to have the quiet again. To be able to feel the peace in my heart. To be able to read and hear Him speak again.


Hence, the name Sojourning Postulation.

Remember.... it's all about the journey!

Peace!