I was up hours before the sun blessed us with her rays of hope. I felt the soft soil under my feet and the earth seem to accept me for who I am, and the man I want to become.... Read More

It was 11 years ago today my phone rang with a voice asking me if I wanted to go to a small town in Texas where many first responders lost their lives. I went because someone asked me to and... Read More

Though the view of the trees and adjoining mountains was breathtaking, my heart and soul wanted to be on another mountain surrounded by the sound of no one but the trees that were calling me. In the large room were... Read More

We wish all of you a Happy New Year, and some words from Josey to start the New Year on a positive note – HLA I stood there surrounded by...... Read More

I don’t have to close my eyes to see those who have completed their journeys, because they ride with me. I embrace the unpredictable journey we are all on. I too can feel that magnetic drive for life and that... Read More

The man spoke of the day his grandfather knocked on his door and said, “I need a place to stay”. The door was opened wider and the Vietnam United States Marine veteran who filled the position of his nonexistent father... Read More

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

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

Why should we create a Peer Support program for our agency, workplace or organization? What does a peer support program do? How can we help the people around us who are hurting?... Read More