This is about one man's review of his early adult life experiences which he wishes to share with his sons and future generations. He wishes to point out how his military experiences shaped his understanding of life and the spiritual influences of his journey that he considers to be full of blessings resulting in events that caused him much gratitude for such a blessed journey. He hopes that this outlook on life will explain the thread of perspective which can be identified in his ancestry and the future journeys of his descendants.