I had an interesting thought yesterday that seemed worth writing about today. I know I've been through a lot of hard things. Even this year has been marked by my grandmother passing away, hospitalizations, and disappointments galore. Last year was a complete doozy, as well. But there were so many good moments in between. I got to thinking... my life has been truly lived. Much like how my favorite pair of Chuck Taylors are ripped, faded, and glued together in random places... those shoes have been everywhere with me. They've been to the Giza pyramids and the Eiffel Tower. I treasure those ...