This is Kevin Stones aka "wednesdayite" - Sheffield born and bred - a Yorkshire lad
50 this coming year but keep it quiet.
Married to Janet for 30 years - 2 kids, Michelle (28) and Mark (24)

Listened to a tape from a chap called Randy Gage, one of our American cousins. I thought it was interesting and thought I would share with you some points that touched me.

He said if you don't have a dream then you'll not make it. Have you given up on your dream? Most of what he said though surrounded material riches and although I would rather be rich and miserable than poor and miserable, material things are not a big motivator for me.

I read an article from a guy called Steven Covey who asked the question, what if at your funeral you were conscious for just a few minutes. A family member got up then someone from work and then a neighbour and finally someone from your Church to say something about you for 2 minutes each. What would you like them to say about you? It has nothing to do about what you have but about what you ARE.

Randy was right though, are you willing to give your dream one more try? Are you willing to get into the frame of mind to make the changes inside and make a committment to yourself? Do you believe you are worthy of your dreams?

There was a lot more to what he said but I've lost the sheet of paper i wrote on. I think the wife has used it for her shopping list. Typical.

He made me think anyway. I've settled for far too little in life, although I am proud of my family and my achievements. I am surrounded with good friends. I am 18 inside although the outside is falling to bits.

I'll be back though

warm regards - Kevin