A provocative genealogical connection to the early days of the United States of America. Happy Independence Day. Today’s post comes courtesy of Dr Jeffrey Mitchell. A lengthy but very interesting...... Read More

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

The Roadmap Company wishes you a Merry Christmas. The older we get it’s hard to see the joy in today because of who and what are no longer here. I’m confident we never walk alone. I’m confident the weight we... 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

From The Roadmap Company happy Veterans Day. May you stand amongst the tall pines, soak up the sun, embrace the wind, and that bell in the distance guide you back to your own schoolyard.... Read More

Happy birthday to the Marines that have already fought the battle. Happy birthday to the Marines who are still fighting the battle. Happy birthday to the Marines who don't even know they will fight the battle. Semper FI... 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

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

A Response to “Stirring The Past” As part of Josey’s career prior to The Roadmap Company, he encountered many people who were suffering from emotional pain.  Trauma of life events...... 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

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

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

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

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