He made up his mind to enjoy his guitar and to accumulate as many happy experiences as he could so that when he retired he would be able to look back on his life with satisfaction.
It wasn't just the struggles of these men and women that had moved me. Rather, it was their determination, their self-reliance, a relentless optimism in the face of hardship.
To honor their contributions to our nation, let us strive with renewed determination to keep the promises we have made to all who have answered our country's call.
As before, it went easy for a while, he winning a few times and cheering up, losing a few POTS and growing more interested and determined on that account.