A Small Step

Everything we do seem to be measured by strides. Weither it is physical steps or just monumental moments in life, it all moves us forward some way. There are times when even the physical step, though it is small, can be the beginnings of a phenomenal life journey. For instance...What did that man say about walking on the moon? Neil Armstrong I believe it was. "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." I'm not sure how small his step was, I guess it depends on his shoe size. But when it came to science, space exploration, and even in terms of aviation, it was no small step but it was a biggie. And though Neil Armstrong's stride might now be limited to a mere wobble, the impact of that step will live on, and result in many more giant leaps.

What about me? What about William Dexter George Squires? What steps have I made? How have these steps impacted me, my family, society, and dare we say mankind? (Well maybe we'll leave the last one out.) What are some little step that I have taken, that may lead to giant leaps, or head first wipe outs? When we look at first steps we can't forget, or in my case remember, that fateful day in the early 70's when little Billy Squires became mobile for the first time. Ah, my first steps, certainly they have helped me accomplish many things. They have helped reveal to me, many things about myself. I am outgoing, like to be active... and... yeah that one too, CLUMSY!!! It is because of my ability to walk I have discovered an even greater talent that I have. The one to fall down, the one to bump into things that i had no reason bumping into (that car wasn't there with no one in it five seconds ago) and to trip on my untied shoe laces (now that takes talent). But also because of those first steps, I have been able to walk hand in hand with the most beautiful woman in the world, the love of my life. And I also have been able to soothe the precious little ones she gave me, to sleep while gently rocking them on midnight strolls through hallways, kitchens, and living rooms. So as i reflect, I am grateful for my mobility, and what that first little step in Burlington Newfoundland have helped me to do, be a part of, and enjoy.

Then there are those monumental moments in life that started out with a small step, and grew into giant leaps and bounds. The decision to spend the rest of my life with the woman, who made me laugh, cry, and captivated my whole life, started out with a few small steps down the aisle of a church, but has changed my whole life. Now looking back it's amazing how far we have journeyed together. Watching my boys take thier first steps, was also monumental. Not only were we happy that they could walk, but every milestone in thier lives is a reminder of the great gift that they are and the great love of the one who gave them to us. So far those steps have caused us to bandage up boo boo's, play hide and seek, and to barricade stairways, just some of the many fun and scary tasks for the parents of children on the move. But where will these steps lead them, who knows? Neil Armstrong had no clue what his first step would mean to the exploration of space, which has already leaped far ahead of his accomplishment and expectations. Nor can we ever fathom what that first step will mean, and leap our children into.

And now, I take another small step. Insignificant? Maybe, but it's going to be a lot of fun. Change mankind? Nah, but hopefully make them laugh, enlightened, and maybe even wonder someone so goodlooking could be so crazy. What step is that? My small step into the world of blogging. Why blog you might ask? Well first of all it gives me a chance to bring my ranting to a whole new level. One far beyond that of the rant to two messy boys over a disaster zone that we call thier bedroom, or the ranting and raving (and ocassionally fist waving) to the driver who cut me off, or is driving too slow in front of me. No, this ranting will be different. Also this blog will hopefully help me revive my passion for writing, and through that avenue, put my twist on things that concern me, life in general, and stuff. It will, well, as the title says give an opportunity for the voices in my head to have thier say. You might also say, well thats an odd title for a blog. If you did say that, it's just because you don't know me. But I assure you after reading more from me, you'll understand. So it's official, with this initial blog, comes one small step for Bill Squires... and one... ahh... well that might be all that it will become. But i will certainly enjoy taking them, and hope you enjoy coming along for the stroll. Until next time, make small steps and make them often, you never know where they will lead you.