The Earth began to quake.

May 21, 2019, a day that will go down in infamy.  What was supposed to be the official start of a new life at a new job, until it happened.  All at once a wave of vertigo attacked my vision, and the world began to spin.  I tried to reach out to stabilize myself and grab hold of something, but my right hand had other ideas.  It curled up into a ball and would not move.  I tried with all I could to reach out, but then noticed the entire right side of my body wouldn't respond.  As I made one last desperate attempt to grab hold of anything, all I could say was, "Oh no," as I collapsed to the floor.  The next thing I remember is waking up as I was being lifted onto a stretcher and moved to an ambulance.
The stories and experiences that follow are all true.   I share them, not to boast of myself, or my own strength, rather in hopes of providing strength and support to anyone in need of a hand to reach out.
We all have our own mountains to climb, and no one can, or needs to try to climb alone.
The experiences shared come from years of Military service, an ongoing battle with brain cancer, and a strong testimony of a loving Heavenly Father, and our Savior Jesus Christ, who have a plan for each and every one of us.  Please share this with anyone fighting any battle; disease, PTSD, loss, depression or any sort of grief.  This is also for those that have won their fight and have seemingly made the summit on their mountain.
Please share your stories, experiences and questions, so we can, together, like it says in the warriors ethos:
 "I will always place the mission first.
  I will never accept defeat.
  I will never quit.
  I will never leave a fallen commrade."
Whatever your mission you are not alone.  I hope and pray these stories and experiences help you on your climb.  Always remember miracles are real and happen every day.  We are responsible for seeking them out and having our eyes open.

- Nate Taylor

Comments

  1. AnonymousDecember 3, 2019 at 2:45 PM

    Hey I just read this and I just wanna say thank you for everything you do! You're a great example to me of what kind of man I need to become. You taught me so much knowing and not knowing from the way you helped out the ward, the neighborhood, my family and in the way you treated others and your family. You're an inspiration to me so thank you! God bless brother! Hell fighters until the last ounce of courage! Love ya!

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  2. UnknownDecember 3, 2019 at 2:56 PM

    I expect this to become a book deal in the near future, can't wait for the inspiring stories to come to life that will bless us all.

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