Embracing Joy Amidst Life's Trials
Dear Warriors, How have you been? I'll be honest, I had a tough weekend, going through some things, as I'm sure many of you are as well. These challenges made me think about the dichotomy of joy and sorrow. Life can be tough, and we all experience moments of pain, loss, and disappointment. But even in the darkest of times, there is still room for joy. I think back to when my daughter was born. It was a time of major pain for my wife, but it led to one of the greatest moments of my life - holding Navy in my arms for the first time. I also recall when I played college ball and had the worst game of my life in week 4 against a power 5 team. I lost my starting position and my confidence. I didn't see the light at the end of the tunnel until later that year when my focus began to shift from what I could get out of college ball to what I could give to my teammates. Quite honestly, I can think of some things in my life right now that I don't understand at all, and I don't ...