The Cost

10, 9,...
They said count backwards from 10. I didn’t make it past nine. Twelve hours later I opened my eyes (the whole thing took 16 hours). All was blurry, nothing was in focus. I felt heavy, I hurt, I was caged, I had trouble swallowing, and I felt different.

Have you ever voluntarily put yourself in a situation where the outcome is not guaranteed, but if you don't, and stay where are at, you progress to being paralyzed or even run the risk of death if you do nothing? This is my story of a second chance at life after my brain surgery and a cost I was willing to take for me, my wife, and my future family (two beautiful amazing kids)!

You have a story of a second chance as well with all you have been through.  Let the choices you make in a positive and impactful way cost you everything because the Cost to do nothing is far more expensive. You are worth the cost and so are those you serve around you that need you to make choices.

Every day you are going to be presented with choices. Some of the choices you make, you will have to make quick decisions about, others, you will have time to decide how to choose, but know that ALL will have a Cost.

No matter the cost in any situation always let your character of positivity, faith, hope, and love shine through because when it’s all said and done, we win, we win because the Cost has been paid.

No matter what, don't give up, don’t give in, and give it all you got no matter the Cost. What will you do to make an impact in your life and that of others that will Cost lasting meaning relationships to improve your life and that of your family, friends, school, and community?

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