Life's Wonderful Journey
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Work on my memoirs began one week before I reached the age of 88. In the five months that followed I, in my own mind and thought, relived my life’s trials, tribulation, disappointments, frustration, and accomplishments, I thank my God Almighty for allowing me to retain my faculties, which permitted me to recall most of what occurred for the past 88 years.
I have come to the conclusion that the experiences and disappointments that my generation encountered in growing up should in some way be shared with our children and grandchildren of today’s generation. So often I hear the survivors of families say, “Had my parents only left us information relative to their background, their life’s experiences and personal relationships, I could more readily understand and perhaps have a greater appreciation for what they did or failed to do.”
The purpose of conveying my personal experiences and hardships is to apprise the upcoming generations of pitfalls and disappointments that may befall them as they proceed through life. Notwithstanding the many obstacles that confronted me from an early age through my 60s, I somehow managed, with a firm determination, to accomplish the objectives that I had envisioned as I went through life. Based on my personal experiences, I want to emphasize to all my readers that:
Today’s children should not be deprived of a good and continuing education.
Work ethics should not be frowned upon, but encouraged by parents.
Assumption of responsibility and accountability is so important.
Continue to always strive to do your very best in all that you do.
Never consider yourself superior to others.
Accept leadership responsibility, in both the public and private sector.
Capitalize on your accomplishments and successes.
Instill in your peers and associates the trust and confidence you would expect.
Do not ever betray or disrespect your associates or anyone else.
Remain faithful to and love your spouse for as long as the two of you may live.
Always seek the divine guidance of the Almighty God to direct your destiny.
In moderation, work, play, relax, and enjoy life to the fullest.
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About the Book
Life`s Wonderful Journey is designed to be a celebration of life and an inspiration to younger generations that they, like the author can overcome hardship. Throughout the book, the author recounts life experiences, urging readers to set and stay focused on goals; the piece is filled with lessons learned about responsibility, commitment, hard work and faith.
The content of the book reveals so many aspects of the authors life while growing up, the experiences, obstacles and successes encountered, be they uplifting or disappointing, and how all of these were dealt with as he continued on in life.
The author is convinced that the current and future generations need to be apprised of the hardships, sufferings, defeat and victories that his generation encountered, so they be prepared to confront similar situations in life should they arise.
In spite of the extraordinary and difficult life that was endured over the many years, one thing is certain, in good times and bad, the constant blessings showered upon his family by the Almighty God in fact made his life a wonderful journey.
About the Author
He voluntarily served his country in three major military conflicts: World War II, the Korean War, and the
His wife of 65 plus years inspired him to share with their grandchildren and the upcoming generations his dreams, ideas, and hardships he encountered and successes achieved in spite of the obstacles that confronted him as a youth, in the military, and in the public sector.
His spare time activities include golf, writing, gardening, and spending time at Club Trinidad Resort,