In Spite of It All…

We all go through tough times and 2015 was one of my hardest. My father passed away, my job was at risk due to corporate cutbacks and in spite of it all, I still had to be a husband and a father.

With all the grief and uncertainty in my life, I decided to journal my experiences in an old notebook. I thought it would help me focus and gain clarity, but it actually did much more. As I wrote, I thought about the past and I noticed a trend: I’d been through a lot that challenged me and even frightened me, but I’d always get through it.

Sometimes, I needed to decide and act and other times, I needed to be patient and wait. Sometimes, I needed to stand and deal with the challenges head on and other times, I had to ask for help. But no matter what, the storms would eventually end, and I was smarter and stronger because of them. Most of the time.

So, journalling helped me find something that I desperately needed: hope for the future and faith that I could reach it. That led me to chronicle my aspirations and my inspirations and how I could help others through their tough times. Then I began writing about how I could prepare my three children for their future and yes, the tough times that are certain to come.

Eventually, this turned into Don’t Doubt God Life Wear, all the proceeds of which go to my youngest daughter’s college education. DDG has also given me the chance to show the three of them that when you follow your dreams, you can bless yourself and others.

Are you ready to bless others with your dreams? Do you need some encouragement and inspiration to do it? Maybe DDG can help.