Something more.

I came across this woman's blog today and it spoke to me. The blog's description reads, "My husband and I own and manage a vineyard and walnut ranch in the sierra foothills of California. This was a long time retirement dream of ours. We have one daughter, and three beautiful grandchildren. Our son is deceased but still lives in our hearts and spirit. I was recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).I am now starting my second challenge and considering making it official..."

Her entry for today is as follows:

My Bronze Medal!!
I have successfully achieved a bronze medal in the Presidential challenge. I am so proud of myself. I am now eligible to move on from the blf cadet , to the bfl top guns. WoooHooo! What a hoot. It is stuff like this that makes my struggle with M.S. take a back seat...


Kind of gives me a perspective of how people deal in difficult times and what I can do when I face them; and also what people are capable of accomplishing. there is also the example of personal strength and determination indicative of the human spirit that nothing else seems to define.