Another Personal Follow-Up
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ShareFor those of you visiting this website who are only interested in hot sauces, Scoville Units or buffalo wings, feel free to skip this post.
For everyone else, here's a follow-up message to something I posted back in November.
If we're friends in "real life" or on Facebook, many of you already know the things I've been dealing with the past few months: divorce, love, heartbreak, desperation, confusion, moving away from my old job and the adjustment to a new one.
I'm not writing any of this to garner sympathy, but just to let you where I'm at. Lots of you reading this have gone through similar circumstances so you know exactly what I've been through.
My priorities have changed. It's incredibly difficult to put my whole heart and mind into writing about spicy foods. I just can't do it for the time being.
What do I have in front of me? There's a mountain of unanswered e-mail, a few large boxes of products to review, and several ideas for blog articles and Weekly Firecasts. There are also a few side projects I've yet to finish for friends in the fiery foods and BBQ communities.
I will get to that all; I promise to do my best to see that just about everything is answered, covered and accounted for. I'll still try to create an occasional post or review just to tide everyone over, but don't expect daily updates until sometime after the New Year.
Meanwhile things are looking up for me. I don't know if many of you are the believing kind, but God is doing phenomenal things in my heart. Sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom to realize that He will always be there to offer a helping hand to lift you up and comfort you. Christ has really given me unbelievable direction and clarity. Now the things that really matter are God, my two sons, and family and friends. Nothing else.
I want to thank you all for the well wishes, the phone calls, the words of encouragement and the prayers for me and my boys. My friends, especially those in the hot sauce and BBQ world, are the nicest people on earth. I am not joking. I've cried many times in amazement and have thanked the Lord for all the generosity you guys have provided. I love you all and I'll come back stronger than ever through God's grace.
One last thing: if any of YOU need anything from me, do not hesitate to ask. Whether it's a prayer, or you just need someone to talk or vent to, I will always be here for you. My contact info is at the bottom of the right sidebar.
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2010-12-14 12:12:53
2010-12-14 12:19:33
" Life is like a roller coaster. Once you start there is nothing you can do to make it stop. You can cover your eyes and wish it was over. You can grab the person next to you and cling on to them for dear life. You can unstrap yourself and jump off sooner than you should. Or you can THROW YOUR ARMS UP IN THE AIR AND SCREAM AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS AND ENJOY THE THRILL OF IT ALL!!!
2010-12-14 12:26:46
I don't know all about the details here, but one thing is for sure -> God is bigger than those details. Sounds like you are on the right track, God Bless and Merry Christmas.
2010-12-14 13:32:35
Best wishes as you get through all this! Happy Holidays, and God Bless!
2010-12-14 15:14:24
2010-12-14 17:25:45
If you ever need to vent or just talk about things, then I am here for you. Just remember when things are bad, they can always be worse. I remember a blind associate once told me that he considers himself fortunate because he had a chance to see when he was young, but most of all he isn't deaf, missing limbs, or without voice. He has his health and surrounded by good people. Why worry about being blind, life can always be a lot worse. So if you are feeling down,think about how hard life could be. Keep your head up buddy.
2010-12-14 17:31:49
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2010-12-15 02:09:50
Tough times are sent to try us but keep that focus and you will you come through the other side of this stronger than ever.
Peace
2010-12-15 04:23:04
2010-12-15 05:17:26
Hang in there. I too have dealt with a lot in the past couple of years. I think when we rely mainly on our own resiliency we are pleasantly surprised at how strong we really are. You are a strong person who clearly has his priorities in order. Stay well. Happy Holidays. - ol' Benito
2010-12-17 15:12:33
God bless you brother! Like you said I have had my bottom time too. After the passing of my Mother, Father and Grandmother all with in a 2 year time frame only to top it off with my divorce.
Hang in there life is worth every minute good and bad. Hot Sauce just adds a little spice!
God Bless
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