9:42AM – 14 March 2013 I just want to start this post off with HUGE Thank You to everyone back home, and around the world who has been sending me some incredible messages – you have no idea how much that means; especially when I am 10,000 miles away from those I love! Honestly, they bring a tear […]

7:03 AM – Boulcott Suites, Wellington, New Zealand I am finally feeling ‘back to normal’ after settling into our beautiful townhouse after a long few days of traveling! We arrived into Wellington yesterday around midnight, and luckily were able to find the Avis rental counter still open (although for some reason they had us coming

Cook Strait – Day One – 9 March 2013 Current Time: 8:05AM – LOS ANGELES, USA 2:05AM – SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Speed: 558 M/H (898 K/H) Altitude: 36,000 FEET (10,973 METERS) Time to Destination: 5 HOURS 55 MINUTES Having an interactive flight path on the back of the headrest in front of you is always a

Was blessed to be able to speak at another local Rotary meeting yesterday – an aging group who were quite intrigued throughout my speech. I say ‘aging’ because it comes into play with my post, and mainly the fact the large group was part of the ‘Greatest Generation’ which I admire, and respect so much.

Sometimes we all need to just take a few moments to ourselves and remember all the blessings we have been given in life – lest we forget those who have gone before us, or those who are struggling each and every day. I often think about the families of those we assist, and can only

“I’m going to show you how great I am.” –M. Ali   One key aspect of the lives of those who are remembered for being the most inspirational or the most powerful was the belief in themselves that anything and everything is within their grasp. Often we hit set-backs in life. We get drawn down

“Everyone faces challenges in life, but some people run and hide from their challenges and others who embrace their challenges. If you know how to think about life in a way that energizes and empowers yourself, you can meet life head-on, instead of lettering life run over you like a locomotive running over a penny

“Death smiles at us all – all we can do it smile back.”   Fear of the unknown drives some, while it can hold others back. The ultimate sacrifice typically is something not thought about when pursuing an adventure, but it has been given a front seat to those who challenge the limits of the

“Just don’t think about it…”   When we are looking toward a challenge in our lives, are we analyzing it to the point that we are questioning whether we want, or can, get the job done? I get a lot of emails, texts and messages about advice when approaching a certain athletic challenge, and I