Glad to get a Break

Pain or no pain I was glad to get out to friends and family night at Burke's Irish Castle.

So proud of my youngest bro for all he's accomplished in his life.

Great food, great atmosphere, great time.

Till tomorrow
~ SB

I'm Surrounded by Greatness

And I mean it when I say that.

I have been extremely blessed in the fact that I have some of the greatest family and friends ever. I have had days in my life that have driven me to darkness, but there has always been, always been someone there.

Someone who cracks a joke, someone who gives a smile, someone who offers a hug (even though that's not usually my thing). It's always such an encouragement, and in all seriousness makes me so happy.

As the pain medication wears off and I start to feel the burn in my eye after the stitches came out this afternoon, I'm still sitting here smiling, thinking of the multiple emails, texts, Facebook messages, etc. that I received just in the time from my last post yesterday night till now.

Greatness...I'm surrounded by greatness (even when some of us are hundreds of miles apart)!

If you don't believe me, take a look:

"thinking about you"
"love you lots"
"He is with you every step of the way......as are we!"
" I will be thinking about you"
" You're on my mind...all the best"
"Here's looking at you :) "
" I will be thinking about you"

And that is just a sampling of you all.

You continue to show me it's all worth it.

Till tomorrow
~SB

Nerves are Kicking In

The remaining stitches are coming out tomorrow. You would think after having this done multiple times I would not fear it anymore. And I guess it isn't even that I am really afraid. It just means that this is the turning point after this second transplant.

The stitches come out and then we move forward. But do I move forward with better vision or the same as before? I know that there are a lot worse struggles in life, and I have been extremely lucky in the turnout of my circumstances, but sometimes I think about the fact that I am 32 years old and am potentially going down a path to blindness.

I have been really encouraged by friends and family, but it is still hard when I think about certain things. Like knowing I will potentially fail my next drivers test, or realizing how much I take for granted.

I'm glad I am trying to set some new priorities for this year, because they are helping me see things from a different perspective.

Change happens and even though sometimes the changes aren't what we want, they may be what we need.

Don't get me wrong, I am not thrilled about tomorrow, but I will still enjoy today. And if you think about it, tomorrow will be today eventually, so maybe I will be fine.

Till tomorrow
~ SB

Amanda, Come Back

The title says it all.

I miss this girl already, and it's only the end of our first day at work without her. But, I don't take back how happy I am for her.

Getting to be her friend makes my life a lot happier!

Till tomorrow
~SB

Happy Birthday Tony

Happy birthday, Tony.

You have been a pretty cool big brother over the years. I'm really glad we actually hang out now.

Here's to another great year, bro.

Till tomorrow
~SB

It's About People

A PSA from me...

I know it sounds cliche, but I genuinely believe it.

Guns don't kill people. People kill people.

And no, it wasn't loaded.

Now back to watching the UFC fights.

Till tomorrow
~ SB

Successful Night

Had a ton of fun tonight...

Thanks for the laughs Amy, Gary, Tina, Tami, Olivia and Gavin.

Till tomorrow
~ SB