You must never give in to despair. Allow yourself to slip down that road and you surrender to your lowest instincts. In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength. (By Iroh.from Avatar: The Last Airbender)
Even though everything of my normal day life seems absurd right now, right now that I'm in the waiting phase of prepping things to make the journey to be with my family and face the full brunt of life without dad; my daddy, training will continue. Because...
Sometimes life is like this dark tunnel. You can’t always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you just keep moving… You will come to a better place (By Iroh.from Avatar: The Last Airbender)
How hard will it be to train during this? I don't know. Will this make me focus in a way one can't on their own and go to another level? I don't know. What reaction will family have when I take off on my own and insist on training? I don't know. All I know is that I want to keep my life going the way it was before last night's phone call. I know that he wanted me to live and that's what I'll do.
Step 1: Swim Class Tonight! FYI, I will be trying out my swim cap
Elizabeth
He will be there watching you liz, even if you can't see him, you will know he's proud. I love you!
ReplyDeleteHe's the one that will push you. You have wonderful memories to keep you going when the training gets tough. Just think of the smile on his face looking down on you when you cross that finish line. Plus... you have the support of many, many Ozimeks behind you!!!!
ReplyDeleteE your dad was a avid sports fan. He not only loved soccer but a variety of sports. The Lord call for him to sit where he could watch his wonderful daughter compete and grow. He will always be there looking down on you and cheering.
ReplyDeleteHe was surrounded by a loving,caring and sharing family. We will sll miss him, but know he is in a wonderful place and will always be looking over you and the family.
Love you always
John and Vonnie