02/09/2026
Never judge a book by its cover.
This photo was taken on a very dark day. I smiled for the selfie, yet the story here was one of suffering on a level beyond the 6000ft ascent I had just completed during a 10-mile non-stop jaunt on two feet, over rocky terrain, from Montroc deep in the Chamonix valley, up to 'Le Brevent' summit, in the Aiguille Rouges of the French Alpes.
A place I've had so many great adventures and fond memories over the years, taking friends, groups, students, and clients, climbing, trail running, mountaineering, and all that fun stuff...
I took this photo knowing full well it would always remind me of a time of incredible hardship; mentally, physically, and spiritually. I've done this a lot in life, along with video diaries and journals, for reflection.
To be present, even for a moment during the mayhem, takes a lot of willpower.
I can never go back here until I'm healed, rebuilt, and strong enough. Maybe with my daughters, because there is so much I still wish to achieve in this world. Especially here.
All in good time.
Thank you heavenly father for giving me eyes to see, ears to hear, and hands to feel the weight when it begins to lift.
Some may put me down. Others will look down. Me, I'm just sharing my journey for those who need to never feel alone in their fight for good.
I have a long road ahead, but have good people on this journey with me. They are my lesson. Good people in this life are so very hard to come by, and they always have faith. Some don't even know it, yet.
God bless. God Speed.