I think the first time I met Mr. Bob Seger was in 1990. I never heard his voice on my dad’s radio that played in our garage growing up, but I did hear his voice in 1990. In 1990 I... Read More

From The Roadmap Company on this day, we give you a picture of our Giving Palm. It gives us a constant reminder of “that” day and how we as a country can overcome anything provided, we work and love together.... Read More

Over the years the location of the puzzle has changed but the puzzle remains the same. Ultimately, the answers to all those puzzles was: this is life. From those bonds we grow into the people we need to be. The... Read More

Our senses are what guide us and protect us from harm. Our brain logs how the senses experienced the situation, and then our memory stores the outcome to protect us in the future. ... Read More

So, we all struggle from the veteran, the teenager, the first responder, the elderly, the very young, and yes those that are trained to help others with struggling. But in order to heal, we need to find a place that... Read More

When those we love punch out before our perceived timeline, it’s also a punch to our soul. But that punch should be a wake up call to embrace the living around us and feel the memories of those who started... Read More

We are all born with an inner voice. We all have access to many other voices that can guide us as we struggle on the pathway of life, the canyons we find ourselves in, the difficulty of embracing death in... Read More

Lilly gave me a gift and I think a push to share her 45 seconds with you. Now it’s your turn to share it with someone else. As I walk this field with the stars as my light seeking solitude... Read More

Peaches is back in her spot waiting for the next trip to bring a smile to those that can see her. My suitcases are back in the closet. My dress cowboy boots, and dress belt buckle are also in the... Read More

Most of us try our best to make people feel better. But to be honest there is little we can do to make someone feel better when they are trying to fill that hole. We say things that come out... Read More

I stood there on the street waiting for the sign to tell me that I could cross. In the distance I could hear our oldest boy’s diesel truck coming down...... Read More

Please continue reading after Josey’s story for some exciting news! I woke up this morning in the room my father died in. To some and even me at first, that...... Read More

I think some events have no business being stored, but they need to be told.  They need to be told so others can see they are not alone.... Read More

Everyone needs to reboot, refresh, reprogram, and rest.  In my opinion, we all need a system that clears our heads and restores our reserves that life can deplete.... Read More

 If I had a Christmas wish or a shooting star to cast my wish upon it would be that more people embrace life.   If people would smile more, love more, embrace the not so perfect moments in life, and realize... Read More

It is risky to step outside our comfort zone, embarking on a process that began long ago when life seemed much more certain.  I do feel there are times we must stir the past to help those memories find... Read More

When I passed my dad’s monument, it would be easy for me to sink into that hole that seems to feel like the muddy field I just walked through, but I didn’t.  Instead, I picked up a few persimmons laying... Read More

Our job as those who carry, those who watch, and those who mourn is to carry their love deep in our souls once their body has been laid to rest.  It does not matter if they passed or died,... Read More

As I climbed about the only hill on the farm, I could feel my healing torn hamstring.  It has been two months yesterday since I tore it in karate class.  ...... Read More

Almost 10 years ago, Josey was asked to help a family who had witnessed a private plane crash that tragically caused the death of several of their family members. Josey...... Read More

The sun has just come up and now I can see the spot where I shot my first squirrel over 40 years ago.  It’s my third morning bow hunting for...... Read More

It’s 4:51 am and my alarm will go off in 9 minutes. I’ve been laying here for a while thinking about the day that is about to unfold. A day...... Read More

Somehow time slips by us. I once wrote when we are older we calculate time by the deaths of our loved ones and the births of our loved ones. I’ve...... Read More

As our body grows and ages, to me, our soul does the same. Here amongst these trees, I can see all the phases of my life and all the phases of my soul. Here I feel at peace, and my... Read More

From The Roadmap Company, which is a family that sits in trees, a friend behind a computer, another friend (wish she was my sister) who helps my writings look like I went to school, and a Dr who cares, we... Read More

 “Listen to your heart and soul for the next emotion, and when you feel that emotion, shift those gears my son. I do not want you in one gear too long, but just work your way through the gears... Read More

A story of understanding and hope, for those who are carrying the burden of serving others in difficult time. It’s 12 a.m., I’m awake, and it’s two hours before my...... Read More

In today's post, Josey shares a recent day that was heavy with emotional reflection. Unlike the many cleverly staged, or honest celebratory posts we see parents sharing of Back-to-School day, Josey begrudges the silence. The empty seats and the missing... Read More

We are all on a drive on this escalator called life.  It is our choice if we hit the turbo button and race into being a self-centered society or sit back enjoy the sunrise and pass on hope to all... Read More

The Roadmap Company's Josey share's his story of The Gentle Giant, and realizing when sometimes we need to do and say things to people before they are taillights in the distance. ... Read More

I can tell you it is hard to trust your feet. Just like a pilot we sometimes need a voice to help us land. We sometimes need a cheerleader up close and personal, or a cross on a collection... Read More

Scared the hell out of me from the Roadmap Company is a story about accepting events in life and accepting the outcome while finding a way to function. ... Read More

Josey became eligible for retirement after serving many years with a prominent law enforcement agency. At that time, the thought of leaving was far from his mind. Yet the path...... Read More

We have all had days that just seem to start off right. You feel light-hearted and the smiles come easy. Other days are the opposite. You wake up late and...... Read More

The post for The Roadmap Company today is a bit out of sequence from the others. Josey wrote it on one of the last days of deer hunting season in...... Read More

The Roadmap Company's Josey shares his story of the final day of hunting season after a difficult year. ... Read More

A story about moments that make time stand still, and how our mind will sometimes keep us from moving on until it can process the event. ... Read More

As Josey continues to find his written voice once again, his stories are becoming more personal. Often he will speak reverently of the woods and the elements of the natural...... Read More

Josey is trying to learn how to stop rushing through life. A morning reflection allows his brain to accept the rush is over, and begin moving forward. ... Read More

Through a difficult year, we have all needed to find ways to adapt and discover new trails to the life ahead. ... Read More