Pain Accomplishment Gratitude Part 2

bylesabre

2.6K followers

Updated 5 years ago

Well today I was called upon by a local Ford dealership wanting to know if would be interested in doing some diagnostics on a problamatic vehicle they had been working.

June 05/19
My blood flows 5W20 oil. I got really excited at the opportunity. I have been side lined from working in the trade I love due to a back injury but, have been keeping up with the new technologies. I have a passion for working on anything someone else has given up on. This was an opportunity to test myself.

I strapped on my back brace and was ready to go. Later that morning I was picked up. I did mention my physical problems and was told all had to do was analyze the read out's from their diagnostic scanners, also listen to the other techs that were involved with said vehicle. It wasn't before long I was wearing a pair of coverall's and getting into the physical aspects of eliminating possible causes.

I started working around 9:30 AM, and we as a team came to a solution to the problem around 4:00 PM. This without having to replace any costly parts. It was a great feeling. Re-incarnation for me. Sometimes it is the little thing's I over look that causes the greatest problems. The mighty oak's from little acorns grow syndrome. It was a tiny part, in an array of electronic components, that brought repairs to a standstill. My gosh I have to tell you I felt so alive when everything was resolved.

I got home around 7:00 PM, after having dinner with the manager and a few of the techs. It was a celebration for me. Soon as I got home, I get under the shower. The feeling I accomplished something in my otherwise mundane life was great. Sipping on a glass of the original V8 juice was nice as well. Well it wasn't long before my body started to stiffen up, and the pain started to creep in. Not nice.

I am obligated to WA, on goes the computer, Yes over 300 messages, not including the ones from WA. I just wish these 300 people would visit my site and bring my traffic stats up but, oh no.

Trying my best to stay from pain killers, even though prescribed. I mix my self a green tea, with some turmeric, ginger and honey. Sipping on it, I first look to see if I have any new followers and acknowledge them. Then I look to see if anyone has asked a question that I may be able to help with. It is now 10:15 PM most of the questions have been answered. I then go and look for anything personal related to me from WA. A few likes here and there which, I will acknowledge if someone has actually taken the time to write. The check marks get a like back from me.

Maybe if I took a couple of Tylenols that would help. No, my liver reminds me it is not a good idea. I learnt a long time ago that Tylenol with Codeine can be addictive. This was a lesson learnt the hard way. I happen to be a recovering alcoholic and was seven years sober, when I was prescribed Tylenol with codeine after some dental work. When the prescription ran out, I had a craving for something. I missed my tylenol 3's. It took less than a week and I was into my first beer after 7 years of soberiety, and soon relapsed into my alcoholic ways. Quit my job, and retired into alcoholic obvilion. I think I was a friendly drunk, my gosh everyday was a party at my place, everyone was welcome as long as they brought their own booze and some for me, let the good times, roll.

At some point in time the alcoholol led to depression. I would wake from nightmares of my wife and daughter dying in my arms after a traffic accident. It happened after a Christmas party my wife who didn't drink decided to drive. The front of the car was detached by a snow plow.

Wow, I guess I strayed away from the topic. I am 17 years sober celebrated in March 2019.

I dedicated my site to alternatives, to living a healthy lifestyle. Using Yoga, meditation, herbal alternatives so on and so forth.

I am guilty of NOT practicing what I preach. Yes, I am all into herbal alternatives. Fruits, vegetables and what I fondly call, "God's Pharmacy". I do meditate and try my best at yoga.

I strongly feel that if I step up my game with yoga, simple walks and more exercise I would not be in the physical pain I am in now. It is amazing how certain things in my life if ignored, will come back and give me this huge big slap in the face. Sometimes both cheeks.

Forgive me if I ramble on. I am scared to lay down in bed, I know getting out of bed in the morning most likely be painful. I do believe in a higher power whom I chose to call, "God". I do not understand him very well though. The lessons I learned in life I learned the hard way. The most beautiful moments in my life were with my wife and daughter.

Today I count on my WA family to fill this void I have, and I apologize if I am a burden on anyone. I mess up so many times here, and my gosh I have no idea the reaction of site support when they get a ticket from me. They probably have to pick straws to see who is going to help me.

Today I count on my WA family to fill this void I have, and I apologize if I am a burden on anyone. I mess up so many times here, and my gosh I have no idea the reaction of site support when they get a ticket from me. They probably have to pick straws to see who is going to help me.

I really do feel like the person portrayed in the image.

Life is an amazing thing, I try not to take things for granted, but sometimes I do. Here comes another slap in the face for me.

Most of us are blessed with the opportunity to make our own choices. I do try my best but sometimes my best isn't good enough. That's OK. I stumble, I fall and I crawl, but I will pick myself up to face another challenge. Quitting is not an option when you know you are on the path to a better promising future. This is one of the many things I have learned at WA.

I am going to push my physical and mental limits and I am going to be successful. You are too.
If anyone read this thank you. Please know if I able to help, count on me and I will be there. To be able to help, helps me more than you can imagine.

To those of you who share your knowledge through tutorials, comments and suggestions I thank you very much. To the Ambassordors who have recieved that rank I thank you for your hard work, you are all positive forces in my life.

Bless you all,

Your friend forever,

Michael

I told you I make a lot of mistakes. Well it is June 06. 9:00 AM . I made it. But my article only didn't work out too well. Only Part 1 showed up. I am trying to correct my mistakes again.

Hope in some way it gets patched together and makes it out in one piece.

I was called back to work this morning. I just got to suck up the pain and go for it. I will be out most of the day.

Thank you,

Michael