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I’m NOT going to the hospital… and I’m NOT going to die. Some of you may already know this, but when Shelly got sick, I got real sick too. But frankly, I didn’t have any time for that. My kids were in shock. They’d just lost their mother. They needed me to be there for…

“Are you guys newlyweds?” I’ll never forget the day I was sitting next to my wife in front of a banker. As we happily chatted (as the banker was reviewing some things) I could see her (the banker) glancing up at us and smiling frequently. I THOUGHT she was just being polite to her customers…

Way back in the day, I did a bit of boxing. I wasn’t very good, but I loved the idea of thinking that – at the time – boxing was one of the purest forms of sport in the world. Two men… in a ring… see who wins. So, I’m a fan, especially of beautiful…

Recently, I did a podcast where I was asked some questions that made me “get real and raw” about my past and the passing of my wife Shelly. Don’t listen to this podcast without expecting to laugh… and cry. And… hopefully be motivated to live a higher, happier life: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/keepingthetowel/episodes/Ep-172-Why-I-Kept-My-Towel—Kyle-Jetsel-e2tt6vt

The “Shelly Method” of leaving a Mom’s legacy. As I sat in front of the TV fuming, my wife Shelly saw my rage rising and softly placed her hands on my shoulders. What She said next changed my life forever. We had moved to Boise, Idaho to raise our (at the time) 4 sons. They…

I like to think I have broad shoulders… I’ve experienced a lot of difficulties. But sometimes… the weight seems too much. In fact, there have been times when I have felt the weight of the responsibilities in front of me. And that weight – at times – has been overwhelming… Life can be hard. So,…

Yep. I was a kid you’d consider wanting to drown. Recently I was walking with my mentor and we were chatting as we walked. As we passed by his pool he mentioned they’d – just the night before – had a bunch of 12- 14 year-old boys in the pool having a great time. In…

Do lessons you learn from your Mom EVER END? I think not. Recently I called my Mom to check on her as She’s been facing some VERY trying circumstances. VERY TRYING! “Do you have a minute to chat?” I asked. She hesitated. “Can I call you back later?” I could hear a lot of happy…

I was beating the “H E Double Hockey Sticks” out of that punching bag. About fifteen years ago I was given a punching bag as a gift for my birthday. When he delivered it my friend suggested, “I see how frustrated you are with some of the things happening in your life. My hope is…

“Give us this day our daily buckets.” Why is this pseudo-scripture SO incredibly powerful? Because of it’s deeper meaning. Not many people know this but when my wife passed away in October of 2021, I almost passed away, too. Because of my kids… and FOR my kids… and for Shelly, I fought like crazy to…