I haven't fallen off the face of the earth.

I'm still alive and kicking, although a bit beaten up and shaky.

Why?

I'm not ready to go public with the reason, but lets just say it's very personal and life changing. The kids, Marc or I are not sick. But, our family dynamics are changing. I pray it's all for the best, but right now I'm just torn up inside about it.

Life loves to throw you fast balls and this one has hit me in the gut. But, like all good athletes know ... when your down or have lost a game, you pick youself up, learn from your mistakes and move forward always keeping an eye towards winning the next game, concouring the next race or just doing your best.

I'm trying hard to do my best in life. My wish list is simple:

Health and Happyness for my children and family
Peace in my life
Success for the people I love and for myself
To have people around me that love, respect and charish me for who I am

I have other wishes big and small, but these are on the top of my list.

What are some of your wishes in life?
What do you do to pick yourself up after you fall in life?