October 16 2016 Alive

It's funny to think how so many things have changed in my life the past two months. Life just continues to move on, regardless of any one person's situation. I rode the bus to the store the other day and felt like I was on a roller coaster...far too painful right now, but I tried. See, for the first time since high school, I don't own a car. And couldn't drive it even if I did. So I improvise. Amazon and I have a special bond now.
People have said they admire my strength and optimism. To me though, what good would it do to be anything else?

I have essentially cheated death here. Seems that it's all I can do to be grateful for a chance to make myself better than before. 

Ironically, out of something so bad, I've been given the precious opportunity to see the good in this world--the kind hearts, the concerned voices, the serving hands. And I feel closer to my family than ever before. 

I mean, who can say they've had their dad brush their hair for them after the age of 6? I can.

I believe in angels--those we can see, and those we can't. 

I've also found that certain songs are taking on new meaning for me now. I think I'm gonna start a soundtrack to my life from here on out. 

Song #1, dedicated to the bank robbers (along with a middle finger emoji):
Alive by Sia