True Grit
Broken body – I’ve been there. Broken mind – I’ve been there. Broken esteem – I’ve been there. Broken faith – I’ve been there Broken relationships – I’ve been there. Broken career – I’ve been there. Too embarrassed to reach out to close friends because I had been struggling – I’VE BEEN THERE! As I rode my mountain bike today being able to lean on my handlebars with minimal pain in my chest for the first time in 10 months, I couldn’t help but to think of all the obstacles I’ve overcome and the personal growth that I have experienced. At the very least, I’ve most definitely become more sympathetic and empathetic. I’ve had the full use of my legs ripped from me due to my military service and will never have a pain free day the rest of my life. I’ve come to grips with it and have learned what works and doesn’t work to aggravate the condition. And because I do not want to take away from the men and women with “boots on the ground” injuries, mine was actually creat