After a 13 hour hike and long ride home I was exhausted to the point where I could’ve fallen asleep standing up. All I could think about was a warm shower and my bed. In the back seat of the car my youngest complained that she was hungry and we had just eaten two hours prior. I didn’t want to take the time to stop and I didn’t want to smell food. Good ol daddy quickly pulled into the closest drive thru to save time and to keep a mommy and a daughter happy.
Once those big brown eyes saw the golden arches and had a bite of a chicken nugget was in her mouth she was happy. I began to relax in the car again and from the back seat I hear her tell her daddy that his slogan is on the red box that once held the nuggets. She was so excited that on one side of the box were the words rolling on.
Sergio and I both smiled that at her age she understands what that means and what we want to share with the world.
Keep Rolling On
I sat the rest of the ride home remembering why I journeyed this hike. Why I pushed my body my mind and my soul to conquer many obstacles. I thought of what my main purpose is.
I want to be a good example to others when it comes to overcoming obstacles. I want to encourage others not to give up. I want to share how my husband continues to push through despite the trauma he faced at a young age. To share how he encourages me by doing the simple everyday routine of getting up for work to provide for his family.
I now see it as simple while others would see it as complicated. He made the choice years ago to work instead of collecting a disability check. He made the choice to push forward to live life to the fullest. Watching him do tasks that are more challenging make me challenge myself. I have watched him build a deck that included a ramp that leads to a paved patio from a seated position. I have witnessed him tear things down and build them up.
Watching him keep rolling on pushes me to keep rolling on. Life has no guarantees and we are not promised that we will be here tomorrow so I encourage you to push through whatever obstacles or goals you may have. Look them straight in the eye and roll right over them. If your slogan was in print how would it read? What would it represent? What is your purpose?
Keep Rolling On
