There was a time, not all that long ago that it felt like everyone I knew was living a life that was much larger than mine. Many were going on vacations and weekend getaways, others received promotions, and most were in good health. It was as if they were part of a club that protected them from the realities that I was facing.
It was over five years ago, having recently received my diagnosed with Parkinson’s, that I had to come to terms that what I was experiencing was real. I couldn’t work my way out of it; I couldn’t buy my way out of it, I couldn’t strategize my way out. The “come to Jesus” part was when I came to the realization that I couldn’t outrun it either. This one I had to endure and, sadly, my family had to endure it along with me. The journey would be difficult but necessary.
It wasn’t until I began sharing my story with others, I came to the realization that most people were more like me than I thought; most are hurting, most are struggling, and most are searching. I had to have my eyes opened to see what it looks like to be human. To my surprise, it looks more like me than I ever imagined.
So this is Humanity!
Now that I’m in, what’s next?
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Al and his faithful, but hungry, sidekick, Ivy the wonder pup.