"Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" U2

Bono wrote this song in 2001 when his Da died from cancer. Still, I think the words and especially this video with Bono singing along with himself, showing his raw feelings is priceless.

Take a listen, won't you?

Well, I did it. I accomplished the goal.

And now, just days away from the anniversary of my retirement, look what I accomplished.

Life is a river--not a straight line. The paths are crossed for reasons we do not know.

Is it to inspire? To motivate? To consider the possibility of other? To choose yourself? I would love to hear your side of this conversation. Maybe someday.

The race was a tesimony to my will and determination. And even though afterwards I could not walk (thank God for upper body strength) and am still struggling now to climb steps and get up from a seated position, I am already signed up for next year's race.

It's been quite the year.

"Say" John Mayer

I feel so disconnected. I've been literally running and can't keep up with my own life. Still, I know some are going through transformation and need space and time.

That doesn't mean I'm not rooting from the sidelines-- even when I feel shut out of the process and want to be there for you,

feeling mostly that I am not needed-- in fact, maybe in the way---

Not part of it. Maybe I never was.

I wish for real positive change and look forward to that reminiscent cup of tea...

When you are no longer afraid to trust yourself.

And you let me in.

What do you need from me?

Say what you need to say-- Even if your hands are shaking/ and your faith is broken/

Even if your eyes are closing/ Do it with your heart wide open.