Looking back

Life is a most wonderful adventure! No matter how lofty and grand our dreams are, the many twists and turns of the road we travel determine who we meet, what we do, and where we end up. There are, at times, steep hills that are tough to climb, and in other years, life breezes by with few cares. We meet many who help us and make our journey more fun. Some things happen by chance, while others are carefully planned. And, of course, time flies by no matter how much we wish otherwise. My life is no exception. My parents are now both in care homes, and as the family sorts through their things and helps them downsize, we are reminded of so many wonderful times through mementos and photos. We often struggle to remember all of the details and to put accurate dates to it all. As part of that exercise and to help me remember, I have started to put together a timeline, which we will expand and fill in as we go forward. This first draft is based on my recollections, photos and records of the company, which often shaped much of our lives. While I have no desire to live in the past, it is fun to have a peek in the rearview mirror to appreciate how far we have come through the years.