Open Doors

This post is about three days later than I wanted, but better late than never. This is a post of complete excitement and gratitude for unexpected blessings and unknown pathways. Since I have been home from the hospital, and trying to figure out life, some people have been placed in my path that I thought were there to simply help cover some financial burdens. They have put my kids on scholarship to cover their tuition so they could continue to train and compete. I believed it was for the kids these incredible people came into our lives and extended an arm of support. It turns out I am the one that has been blessed with an arm of friendship and support. A very unforeseen door was opened, and a very foreign world was introduced. Without thinking, and a bit of desperation to be active and involved in something I jumped. Now here I am six months later, having taken part in a first-time event that showed me there are avenues that are unseen but certainly life altering. Not only has this event changed my life and shown me a new and incredibly exciting world but has opened the eyes of the community to a special opportunity, and some great people that have dreams that will bless the area. This amazing family brought this magic into my life and introduced me to some amazing friends. These friends have supported me and encouraged me all along this wild path. I have been blessed to witness dreams begin to come true, even begin to pour out before they or we are even ready. These dreams have transformed into an adventure I pray will be long term friendships, education, and eventual financial gains. It has been a great way to finish one chapter in my life and start the next. I was blessed to have the tumor behave and everything remain status quo, for the last three months, to allow me to dive into this new world, and to be able to witness the fruits of our labors. This was a great motivation as I begin the next chapter of tests and MRI scans, to keep praying for continued miracles to be able to keep forging ahead without delay and be able to keep sweeping treatment under the rug. Especially since the tumor will be my constant companion for the rest of my life, I want to be able to push it off while I can before starting treatments and simply restarting the clock. -Nate Taylor

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