General - Mike Ruman | Husband, Father, Friend, Fighter

Sometimes You Have To Leave Your Family Behind

October 22, 2011 By Mike Leave a Comment

I left my family behind this week. It was good for me … and for them.

This was my office, in Vail. #toughlife

Four days away from Lisa and our four (very young) children.

Did I feel guilty about this? A little. Should I feel guilty? No.

Every person should leave their family behind for these three reasons.

Recharge – Young children can be a bit draining on you … okay that is a bit of an understatement. Young children are very draining on you. They can, and will, burn you out. Getting away for a few days helps recharge the your mind and body.
Reflect - Life moves at 1,000 MPH, we all know that. Spending a few days away from the family gives me time to think about all that is/has/is going to be going on. I end up thanking God quite a bit during this time.
Return – Coming back after a few days of being away makes returning home so … umm … awesome? Yep, awesome. I long to return home after being away. There is just something about opening the door and having the smiles of your kids and especially that beautiful wife of mine when I return. That, my friends, is priceless.

I get away for a few days every quarter. That works for me and my family. I can say fairly confidently that it’ll work for you as well.

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Where Ya Been Mike?

August 4, 2011 By Mike Leave a Comment

Let me just start out with saying “It’s been a while.” And now why it’s been a while.

Summers are crazy for everyone, we’re no exception to that. We decided early in the summer that we wanted to join the sweet gym by our house. Problem is sweet gyms cost sweet cash. So we canceled cable, internet, and phone to pay for the gym. So no internet at home means no blogging for Mike.

With Cooper starting school here in a few weeks (I know, I’m getting old) we have decided that the internet must return. Cable and phone not so much.

So, I’m back. And I’m going to rededicate (one again) to blogging. For me it’s therapeutic and that’s what I could really use right now, therapy.

Just a few bullet points of the fun that this summer has brought.

* Road trip from Colorado to Michigan with a 3 year old, 1 year old, 1 year old, and 10 month old. Overall not as bad as I was predicting. Still very loooooong.
* Lisa’s wedding ring was stolen. *insert long story here* It has made it’s way home.
* All three babies are (kinda) walking. It’s very friggin cute.
* New paint job in the house. New flooring in the house. It’s looking stellar.
* Went to a superb training in Fort Collins called Personal MBA Mastermind. Highly recommend it.

I did get to take Cooper to Pop’s grave site while we were there. We miss ya Pop!

coop and pop1 Where Ya Been Mike?