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Never Quit!



Sometimes that's hard.  Not to quit.  Not to give up.  On running, on eating right, on being a good friend, on keeping up with the dusting, on putting a smile on my face when I'm in tears on the inside.

But somehow I manage.

It may take me some time to get back on track, but I don't give up.  I sustain.  I believe my purpose is to do the best I'm able, and to take others along.  Help bring others up - show them the way, give them a smile and my other motto, 'Do a good deed."

That may require that I dig deep.  Doesn't feel like that effort is within grasp.  Today is not one of those days.  Even after the Game 6 loss of the B's in the Stanley Cup Finals.  I believe I can do this ... and that's the mental battle needed to win when striving to 'never quit'.

Really nice things that have happened in the last week days -
- Received an incredibly thoughtful thank you card from my roommate in college - She's going through a tough time and I sent a small book that has helped me in the past.  I know she won't quit!
- The big boss and I chatted yesterday and she was incredibly supportive and complimentary on my performance on this project.  Not gonna quit there either!
- Made new friends just being me - people who enjoy my company, perspective, drive and sense of humor!  Glad I didn't quit when some friends have drifted away ...

I'm not quitting.  Not today, not ever.  Too much life to experience on this merry-go-round of life.

And I'm facing today with a smile ... four miles in books last night, and already looking forward to tonight's run!  My life is good!

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  1. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Great message - never quit!!
    Glad that you are smiling and enjoying life!

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    1. JudeJune 25, 2013 at 3:48 PM

      Thanks Kim! I really appreciate your encouragement .. makes me believe I can keep at it!

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