Just Keep Doing What Works

I'm extremely saddened to report that I, the Torchbearer, have suffered a catastrophic loss today. I went to work for money and lost most of what I consider valuable. Possibly all of it. I'm disheartened and saddened. Why only days away from my birthday? Why so close to the departure for my mission trip? Did my passport survive?

That's what I'm thinking right now. I always felt like I didn't have much. But now that it's gone? I sure feel pretty different. Especially when it comes to the sentimental items. Like a picture that got me through some of my hardest times. I'll miss that item more than anything. I'll miss it more with each passing day. Just like I always do.

So, it's gone. Where do I go now? Am I going to spiral out of control? No. I guess not because I was truthfully setting back waiting for my temper to kick in. Look, it's a lot easier to get angry than it is sad for a lot of guys. Trust me on this. But I do feel pretty regretful and hopeless that there was nothing I could do about it.

So for now I'll just keep doing what works. I'm going to work my shifts, and I thank God for that. Because what else am I going to do? And I'm going to enjoy my summer birthday. I don't care what that looks like as long as I can live and breathe just like I am today. It happened. God didn't do it to me. But I know He's going to help me through it and that's all that matters.

Just like the people I consider Best Friends. That means I don't really care what you think about their sins. I love them

Happy 4th of July!

I still Love all of you and this train WILL persist.