Inspiration

When you take action, there is always a reason. The reason is extremely important. Another part of taking action is motivation. You may have many reasons to take a particular action, but if you lack the motivation to take that action, it will not happen. Motivation comes in many forms, internal and external. Most of my motivation comes from my family, especially my wife, Aimee.

Aimee inspires me to be better, to push harder. She shows me that actions matter and do make a difference. Aimee inspires me by her words and actions. Many have inspired me over the years, from parents to friends to people I've never met. Aimee, though, inspires me to push myself on a daily basis. She never backs down from a challenge and understands the rewards of taking action.

Aimee is getting ready to enter her last two weeks of nursing school. She will graduate as the Vice President of her class; at a program that is not easy to get into. Before going back to school, some had thought she/we were crazy. It couldn't/wouldn't happen. She took this as a challenge. She has spent the last 3 years proving any doubters wrong. Every semester posed a new challenge, from balancing schedules and home life to endless hours of studying and powerpoints. She never gave up, she kept pushing through. The last 3 years my wife has been my inspiration every day. She will not be denied.

I have so much respect, love and admiration for anyone who is able to balance going back to school, with family, work, studying. It is not easy, and at times, is not fun or desireable. Aimee has made sacrifices, but when she decided to become a nurse after Katelynn was born, that is exactly what she did. Soon my wife will BE a nurse. That is ACTION. Everytime someone doubted her, it pushed her harder. I am so proud of her.

She has encouraged me to follow my dreams. She knows it will happen, not because she thinks it can happen. She PROVED it can. That is INSPIRATION.

Find your inspiration, take action, and inspire someone else.