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One Month Later

It’s been a month since my surgery. Surprisingly, I haven’t experienced much pain—especially compared to what I see every time my dressing is changed every two or three days. Looking down at an open wound is something I’ll never forget. For most of this journey, I’ve been tethered to a wound Vac. As inconvenient as it’s been, I’m incredibly grateful for this technology. It’s helped speed up the healing process, and thankfully, I’ve had no complications. I’m able to walk, clim

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Jul 131 min read

A Life Worth Living

One of the greatest joys is watching my boys discover the same music that shaped me. Hearing them blast the songs I grew up with is something I never expected, but it’s become one of my favorite parts of being a dad. Last year I took my family to see Metallica in Santa Clara. Watching both Dylan & Vincent experience that type of atmosphere for the first time was unforgettable. Somewhere along the way, both of my younger boys fell in love with System of a Down. That band insta

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Jul 102 min read

How You Walk Through It

I never thought I’d find myself in this position. This injury hit me without warning. In an instant, my daily routine, my commute, my independence, my plans for the summer with Family- everything was put on hold. I know there’s a story here, but sometimes I wonder who would want to hear it. The days have been slower, with more time to sit, think, and heal. I’ve tried not to overthink things. The pain that once consumed every moment now feels like a distant memory. Those long

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Jun 241 min read