I am very happy this week for the success of friends.

One friend has lost over 53 pounds in 2 months and 12 days on his health/fitness journey. Rusty is doing well in all facets of his life and I am very happy for him and proud of his dedication to his new journey. He is an inspiration to me and those that know him. He loves his journey, wife, family, and career.

Another friend may have just found the career he has been praying and working toward. He is the most resilient person I know. Troy and I met in 2003 and quickly became close friends. I have watched him deal with many challenges in life. He has handled each challenge with resilience and grace. I admire him for his ability to keep moving forward even when the cards on falling his way. He deserves every grain of success he gets!!

Lastly, but not least are my cross country friends, Andy and Lori. At 33 and 30 years of age they totally changed their lives and decided to travel cross country in an RV to explore our great nation on the way to working on their volunteer efforts in our communities and in the Ukraine after Camp KEMO this year. I admire their love for each other, Camp KEMO, and life! They are 2 good people doing great things!! You can see their story @ http://lifeintherightlane.wordpress.com/ .

I count my blessings for these friends! They give me hope for us all! Good people, doing good things, while finding their life journey! What do they have in common? They all have POSITIVE attitudes, great passion, and love life! A lesson to us all!

Note to You and ME: Gravitate toward positive, passionate friends that love life! These people will help to inspire you when things don't seem to be going your way. AND be thankful for these friends every day!

LIVING, LOVING, LOSING, LAUGHING!
THE FAT GUY!