Day, 69 well I must say everyone was right, I found myself so sock by lunch I had to go up to my apartment and lay down, I was completely wore out, I went by the store and got stuff to make chicken noodle and grilled cheese sandwiches but felt much to bad to even eat, im now up and at the restaurant down the street, im going to have breakfast and go home and then its back to bed, tomorrow is a big day for me.
It seems whenever good things happen in my life roadblocks pop up to discourage me, you see a lot of really good things happened this morning, and I didn't feel bad when I first got up this morning, I even took it easy all weekend, but these roadblocks, they no longer discourage me, as a matter of fact they make me fight that much harder to get where I want to go. That used to not be the case, these roadblocks used to be a quick way out, an excuse for me to quit. I no longer see life as a struggle, but an adventure, a joyous adventure, I may have gotten a late start on life, but living on the wrong side for so long has opened my eyes to things a lot of people don't see, it makes the appreciation for life that much more intense. I have to say im starting to enjoy the roadblocks, as I find a way through each one I realize there is no limit to what I can achieve, and as this goes through my mind my goals seem to grow larger and larger every day, its an awesome feeling.
I have two things id like to tell you about, first I have an appointment with a recruiter at oku teck college on Thursday at 400, I guess we will talk more about that Thursday night or Friday. The other good news I got this morning and the reason tomorrow is going to be a big day is the Okmulgee paper is coming out to my work tomorrow to take some pictures and do an interview, it will be in Sundays paper and if there's good response were going to talk about a daily column, starting off at day one, I am very excited, when I think about myself I never saw this coming in my life. I've never seen myself as a writer but I like the sound of it, as I have written this blog for almost seventy days now I still don't think of myself as a writer, but if a newspaper uses what I write in a daily column, I would not be able to deny the fact that yes, I am a writer. Its going to take a long time for that to set in. there is such a wonderful life to be lived after drugs, James
good for you james-life seems to be going in such a good direction for you-thanks for your comment on my going home to see my family post and slowing down-hit home for me-but im still tender and it hurt also-but i didnt do what i would have normally done so thats a good thing-thanks again for your support-please dont stop-im still taking baby steps-while they should be bigger by now,they simply are not-take care-have a great day tomorrow-cynthia
ReplyDeleteJim, I've felt all along that you're an awesome writer. Not many people can express themselves and be as open and honest as you've been. I'm so excited about this newspaper article they're going to do about you..........yay, Jim! I'll be praying that they get a good response, as a daily column starting at day one is definitely going to reach out and touch a lot of people, and encourage them to turn their lives around. This is just the sort of thing I was hoping would happen with your "Book of James." And who knows.......maybe it will be picked up by other newspapers and end up reaching even more people. I'm hoping that somehow other newspapers will find out about it. I may sound crazy, but this story is big enough to warrant a TV special even. You have done something so amazing that not many people can do. Your story can offer hope to so many hurting people.
ReplyDeleteThat's also good news about your appt. at the college. I consider you a very intelligent person, just in the fact that you have been able to thoughtfully work your way through all the stuff in your past and turn your life around and put it all in writing. I'll be anxious to hear more about what happens. Wish there were some way I could click onto that paper online so I could read the Sunday article. Good luck with all of this and God Bless!
Jimmy, I am so amazingly proud of you!!! You are such an inpiration and make me want to go out and live a better life and face roadblocks with a stronger mind. I have always wanted to face life like an adventure, sounds so exciting and I feel like if you can do it, so can I. The sky truely is the limit for you. And yes, nancey, I have always thought Jimmy was a gifted writer and now we will see more proof of that. Congratulations!!!! Love you much, karin
ReplyDeleteWow, that's great, Jim! I hope the article gets a good response! Why, you could be the next "Dear Abby" or in your case, "Dear James" of "How To Get Your Life Back!" Never mind the roadblocks, just keep moving forward, or around, or under, or over them! Anything but backward! Just think of roadblocks as pop quizes that just sort of keep you on your toes and your whits sharp as you keep moving down life's road.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Jack