Wendy,

It sucks girl, trust me I know. The more I allowed myself to think about all the changes and annoyances, the more they drug me down though.

Some of the best wisdom I recieved when I first started this journey was "One of the only things you can control is your attitude." and really it's true. I drew a rough hand when I got cancer and lost literally everything but my family, but I never lost faith in myself. I knew if I lived through it, I would find a way to win.

Now, after everything I've been through, life is so much better then I ever could've imagined. I'm physically different then before, not able to do the things I used to, disfigured from facial paralysis...but my spirit and will are stronger then they've ever been. I started a small company that's grown from a small group of friends to a bustling, enterprise that keeps me hopping. I've been able to make a dream of my wife's come true, get back to being a provider...and changing a few people's lives for the better along the way to boot.

Don't allow yourself to be bound by your challenges...accept them, adapt to them and overcome. You may be looking for a shoulder, or someone to just listen...but I wouldn't be me if I didn't give a pep talk.

Eric