Welcome to Dave's World!

Here's a some info on my family. I have an older brother (Kelly) who is married (to Tammy) and has a boy, my nephew, Mason and Macy, my niece. I have an older sister (Kim) who is also married, (to John) and have a girl, my niece, Lauren. On Jan. 16, 2006, Kim had Landy, my new niece and a new miracle has entered my life. On May 5, 2006 Tammy had Asher, my new nephew and another new miracle entered my life. I also have a new baby cousin. I love all of my immediate and extended family very much. I am grateful for all of them and thankful my brother and sister married wonderful, fine people who I respect and love. My father passed away in 1996. My mother passed away in 2001. I've had many pets over the years, too numerous to mention. I've been in 3 schools, had 8 jobs and lived in 5 houses.

In my spare time I hang out with my family and my best friend's family, who are all wonderful to me and have greatly influenced my life. I feel my life has been richly blessed by the people in it and the opportunities I have been given. I am very happy with my life and with those around me. The past 34 years have been filled with a great many events, all shaping me into the person I am today. The more things change, the more they stay the same. I still have a part-time job volunteering to work for the secretary in my church's office. I'm not getting paid, but it's rewarding enough to be needed and doing something I like with people I like. I've had a part time job at Sam's Club for 2 years now. This looks to be my last job, Lord willing. Unlike previous jobs, I hopefully won't have to worry about immature kids and bad behavior. This group seems very professional. I've grown fond of my Sam's family and I'm very happy working there. I have made many friends.

As 2007 comes to a close and I usher in 2008, I got 2 new members of my immediate family and met wonderful people who have changed my life. I am still alone, and sometimes think I always will be, but therein lines a glimmer of hope, no matter how small, that keeps me going. I have opened my self to new possibilities, new avenues in my search for love and hope someday I will find someone to love me. Until that day, I keep my life full with work, family and friends.

On relationships, I've decided to focus on the one to tolerate me, to like me, than me always pushing. I have alot of possibilities, and maybe someday, someone will step up and let me know how they feel about me, if they do at all. I know who I am, how I treat people and what I want. The trick is finding the one who wants to be with me, not vice versa. Right now there is one woman I want to see that I haven't yet, then there are others I like to see, yet I am slowly cautious to find out how they really feel about me. It's better to be in doubt than rejection, but hopefully my gut and instincts will tell me when to push forward, take a chance.

As plans go, travelling, I went back to Columbus in Oct. to see my dear friend. I enjoyed seeing her again and spending time with her.. I visited my brother in Texas in Sept. and enjoyed spending time with all of them. Alot of change around me and within myself. I've travelled alot this past year, and it was worth it. I also plan to stay in Fort Smith for the forseeable future. This is where my family is, my friends are and my life belongs. I don't see uprooting myself and starting over when I have so much I've spent years building here. I've worked too long and too hard to get what I have now to give it up. I may never get the job or girl of my dreams, but I'll never stop trying. I am happy, but unfulfilled, but then again, who isn't? I think, too, if we had everything we wanted there would be nothing left to fight for, to strive for. Life is about challenges, hopes and determination.

I've been seriously considering writing as a profession. Lord knows I have plenty of material. I am also very serious about getting more involved with my church and former grade school. I'm very busy with my family, friends and church gatherings as well as maintaining a fairly active and healthy (some would say) social life in an effort to expand my horizons and make new friends. I cherish all that I have in my life and I'm striving to make my future a happy one. One thing is certain, I will continue to try and grow, evolve and improve in all aspects of my life in the hope of one day achieving all my needs and goals set before me. On my own or with help, I must rise to the challenge(s) before me.

I'm not sure what the future holds for me now, but I face each day with the strength and resolve to make my life complete. I've been lucky, for all that I've done and for the people in my life. I'm happier than I've ever been. I've also spent alot more time going out either with family, friends or on my own to meet people and have fun. I am hopeful for the future and it's infinite possibilities.