Full Circle

Greetings One and All,

This week has not been one that I would consider banner.  My crazy schedule finally caught up with me and you could say I've been feeling a little frazzled.  And what became even more frustrating to me was when I spoke up at work and said I was having a hard time, I felt unheard.  That's the funny thing about speaking up for yourself.  The results are not always immediately obvious and it is very easy to feel like why should I even bother.  I just have to believe that the benefits of standing your ground will evolve sooner or later.

Last night, however, after working nine hours on a day I really wanted off, I found myself on the verge of a major downward spiral.  And in the midst of hating the world, I came across this bit of news that halted the spiraling and put a smile on my face.

This is Chase Elliott.  He is the 18 year old son of racing legend Bill Elliott and for the second straight week, he won the Nationwide Series race.  At a track he'd never driven at before on a night when he could have been attending his senior prom.

When it came to racing, I grew up in a house divided.  My brother a devoted Dale Earnhardt fan and I (like my dad) rooted for Bill Elliott.  And back in those days, the on track rivalry between Earnhardt and Elliott was a big thing.  Now fast forward all these years later and now Bill Elliott's son is making a name for himself in the same sport as his father.  But here's where the full circle part comes in.  You see, the team that Chase Elliott drives for - JR Motorsports - is owned by none other than Dale Earnhardt Jr.  The fathers once famous on track enemies, the sons now an alliance.  Ironic yet poetic all at the same time. 

The following picture was posted on Twitter recently and it just makes me smile.

It's the legend Dale Sr. with Chase Elliott, who I'm guessing is about 2 in this picture.  Who would have ever thought how this would all turn out.  I like to think Dale Sr. is smiling down as he watches Chase and Dale Jr. winning together.

And so on a not so good day after a long week, I was reminded that you just never know where the road may lead.  Have faith, take heart and keep on truckin'.  You just never know when you might find yourself celebrating in victory lane. 

Until next time...
Peace & Love,
Hope