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I'm humbled MJY1288

Thank you for your kindness and gracious words. Birds of a feather really do flock together.

Today was one of mixed emotions. The memorial for Columbia was dignified and reflective. All in all the right tone. I mentioned in another post how the memorial seemed to turn the day somber, perhaps as it should have.

Upon reaching the friendly confines of the dose, the day's burdens lightened up a bit. With the reading of posts or in the exercise of responding to posts, I'm able to draw comfort from the kindness and goodness that each of you offer to the other. I thank each and every one of you for making the dose a refuge from the storm. Surely the good Lord dwells amongst us.

Thanks for an inspiring post. Sometimes it takes someone else to better express what it is we are feeling or thinking inside.

Well, I was going to try to compose something eloquent about today, and all the emotions we've all felt...and the way the Dose has been tonight.....

and freepersup said it all. MUCH nicer than I could dream of. I thank you for putting down in words HOW I FEEL right now.

God bless each of you. You're all dear friends.

BG

"Today was one of mixed emotions"

Today was definitely an emotional day. I usually refrain from posting on days like today, I tend to reflect on the victims and their struggles and find myself in prayer. Today I found myself wanting to celebrate life itself and by doing so would be in some way supporting those who have lost so much. What I got from our Presidents words since this terrible accident was to celebrate the lives of our brave pioneers.

I say this because I used to be involved in the very dangerous sport of drag boat racing and I witnessed three people who I considered very dear friends lose their lives competing in a sport we both were committed to. I learned very quickly that the competitive spirit is what drove us all and they lost their lives doing what we chose to do and I should celebrate their lives instead of questioning our reasons for jeopardizing them.

My point is, When you're a member of a group who pushes the limits, you understand the risk and you accept the possibilities of losing those who share your quest of becoming the best in what you do.

I made the decision to retire only after I found I lost the drive it takes to be the best, In short, I was fortunate and it was time to devote my life to my family and God.