Moving Forward

Two steps back, is a simplistic way to describe our life after the tragic loss of our friend Joe. I have been dealing with  the harsh reality that it's game over for our friendship. I don't ascribe to the notion of a miserable afterlife, so my only suffering comes from the loss of my friendship, and knowing that his son Drakin will grow up not knowing his father. I come close to tears reminiscing of our many good times together. I can't even bring myself to drink our favorite mixed drink, spiced rum and coke.

We are in Mesa, AZ staying with the Lamas, a close friend that has offered his home for our family of five. He is training me in the art of sales, I have been learning how to sell home security systems. The potential money is really good, with flexible hours and I can come and go as I please. Meaning that I can leave for Central America and have a job back the day I come back. The work is not hard physically but it is emotionally draining. We have pushed back our trip for a few months, to give me more time to learn my new vocation.

This life and circumstance has been hard on each of us, taking its toll on us in different ways. The kids have been acting up to get more attention, the Hazel is teething (crying all the time it seems), Miranda and I are struggling to keep personal time during this hectic time. It's truly a trying time for us. On a positive note we have visited family and friends on this leg of our trip. We miss them all.

We lost our Cannon XTI camera in Las Vegas, we set two bags down and loaded the kids, but forgot to put them in the van. Sad day that was. So no more pictures until I can replace it. On a side note, the two bags where found sans camera, but our kids baby blankets where recovered. The van is making a funny noise too. We need to have some one look at it as soon as we can afford it.

Things are starting to go our way, I have made a couple of deals that will bring in some much needed money. I'm also getting more comfortable selling alarms. -Jason