The Need To Continue On

Well, I suppose its official. "America's Got Talent" is going on without me. I learned months ago that there were delays with notifying people who auditioned due to the large showing in each city. I need to be realistic and accept the fact that the selections have been made; especially since the season start is being advertised on television. Oddly, I am not heartbroken. I remained extremely optimistic concerning the audition but the events over the past weeks; the tornado in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and other states resulting in friends who lost family as a result of the carnage, Bin Laden's death, flooding in my own state and nearby counties, and a plethora of other things I can mention- just seem to have let a bit of air out of my little project to amass success, wealth, and fame. (If you could hear how I said that in my mind you would have clearly picked up a tone of slight sarcasm).
I have determined that I will continue to have my dreams. Without dreams, one has basically laid down and surrendered to a life that is ordinary as opposed to extraordinary. And even though I am fraught with challenges and opposition towards obtaining the life style I desire, I will never cease to press towards the mark in my efforts to be all that God has promised I could be. You've heard it before, "When one door closes another opens". This is so true. We cannot possibly know the perfect will of God for our lives but we can test each desire and if it is or is not to be God will answer. The shame comes in never trying anything new, exciting, daring and different.
Today, I write this blog from my bed while my health struggles to get back to its peak. My lower back is wrapped in an electric heating pad. It hurts to walk but I still must get about at certain times. My wife is at work and David is out of school today on holiday. I will trust in God for the strength and the ability to do what I must do. And what I must do is plenty. My mind is already there. I love you all and I pray that you remain positive, loving, and true to yourself; even when it brings you pain.
Dennis