- Corey graduates and gets a job at Scott's Lawn Service.
- Brandon gets a job at Abbott Labs and get engaged to Julie Barnes!
- Tyler begins a new hobby and "smokes" his way to several awards. He also won an award at Memphis in May. (Scroll down to Founders Award.) Tyler and Rachel just got back from a cruise.
- Angela has really developed a green thumb and has the prettiest flowers in the neighborhood.
- I am just glad to be a part of it, I am so thankful for such a great family.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Wonderful Summer
We are having a great summer at the Salyer House:
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
What a difference a day makes
I am in Arizona where it is currently 109 degrees! Last night in Ohio I think it got down to the 60's. People that say it is a dry heat must forget so is an oven. This reminds me of Jackson, Tn, without the humidity.
Pretty eventful last 3 days. Sunday went to Buckeye Lake with Angela's sisters and their husbands. Just cruised around for a while, it was cool when the sun went behind a cloud. John thought he was being a rebel and went past the "No Wake" line too fast and got pulled over by Police!! We didn't know what to do, so we sat their quietly, no one had a camera or Officer Manley could have been in the family year end video.
As we were leaving the lake, we rode with Tammy. Now she has fancy new car with a back up camera in the hatchback door to see if anyone is behind you. As we were pulling out these alarms kept going off, I looked a the camera display (in the dashboard) and all it showed was the sky. I said, "Tammy shut the back door!" We had pulled off with the hatchback up looking at the sky. It was a nice view, but defeated the purpose.
As we got close to home, Heath, Ohio has installed red light and speed cameras and we all had to make Tammy slow down so she would not get a tickets. I think Gary (her husband) was enjoying it a little too much, if you know I mean.
Last night Corey took me to the Clippers baseball game for Fathers Day. He chose last night because it was dime a dog night. Brandon and Julie went too, we ate about 13 dogs between us. My old college roommate Ed was there with his wife, Mary Pat. He ate 6 dogs all by himself!!! The Clippers even won the game 8 to 1
Things here went fine today, 1st session over. Tomorrow go from 0500 to 1530 local time so will be a long day. Plane ride uneventful direct flight with no movie, glad I had my iPod. Heading hotel to collapse right now.
Pressing On!!
Pretty eventful last 3 days. Sunday went to Buckeye Lake with Angela's sisters and their husbands. Just cruised around for a while, it was cool when the sun went behind a cloud. John thought he was being a rebel and went past the "No Wake" line too fast and got pulled over by Police!! We didn't know what to do, so we sat their quietly, no one had a camera or Officer Manley could have been in the family year end video.
As we were leaving the lake, we rode with Tammy. Now she has fancy new car with a back up camera in the hatchback door to see if anyone is behind you. As we were pulling out these alarms kept going off, I looked a the camera display (in the dashboard) and all it showed was the sky. I said, "Tammy shut the back door!" We had pulled off with the hatchback up looking at the sky. It was a nice view, but defeated the purpose.
As we got close to home, Heath, Ohio has installed red light and speed cameras and we all had to make Tammy slow down so she would not get a tickets. I think Gary (her husband) was enjoying it a little too much, if you know I mean.
Last night Corey took me to the Clippers baseball game for Fathers Day. He chose last night because it was dime a dog night. Brandon and Julie went too, we ate about 13 dogs between us. My old college roommate Ed was there with his wife, Mary Pat. He ate 6 dogs all by himself!!! The Clippers even won the game 8 to 1
Things here went fine today, 1st session over. Tomorrow go from 0500 to 1530 local time so will be a long day. Plane ride uneventful direct flight with no movie, glad I had my iPod. Heading hotel to collapse right now.
Pressing On!!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Busy weekend ahead
We've a busy weekend starting tonight. I have Choir Practice at the church for our Patriotic musical (I guess we delayed it a week to avoid the competition). Then Saturday is Charley and Abby's wedding, and then Sunday night is the Patriotic musical. Before the music at 4:30 is a cookout and kids fun events, then at 6:00 PM is the actual singing (I sing in a quartet, not to be missed) then afterwards there is ice cream for all. Check the church website for more details.
Going to be a hot weekend, hope it rains, my grass is getting brown.
Thoughts and prayers go to Mary Pat Helvey, wife of my old college roommate Ed. She lost her mom this week.
Nephew Blake recovering from burns due to an explosion. He doing something with black powder when it exploded. Lucky he didn't blow his hand off.
Facebook is still proving a useful way to reconnect with old friends from TN. Some people are spending way too much time on the website. Do not get why people spend time in yoville or farm town. I do not have time for that. I am too busy on Bejeweled. Only Facebookers know what these terms are.
In politics, it looks like the good guys are winning, and people are finally realizing Obama has spent way too much money. He already gave the Democratic congress $800 billion pork barrel projects called the stimulus bill. No cap and trade tax, no health care tax, no global warming tax, no more taxes at all.
Just read that one of the reasons the city of Columbus needs money and is proposing an income tax increase is due to an 11% increase in spending next year!!!! No wonder they want more taxes. Hope people vote it down. When will politicans realize people are tired of giving the government our money.
Wish when John Kasich gets elected Governor, you heard it here first, that he passes a law making it illegal for someone to have their income taxed twice. Right now I have to pay Newark and Columbus city income taxes!
News Flash: Michael Jackson's family is arguing over where to bury the body! He is still not buried yet. Prediction: Jackson family fighting will get worse before it gets better and MJ body will not be buried before Labor Day.
Worse crime of the century: Did you hear about the cemetery outside of Chicago where they dug up over 300 bodies, dumped them in the back of the property, and resold the plots? That is about as low as you can get other killing someone or hurting kids. They had to send in FBI agents who have worked with mass graves before to sort out all the bones they found.
Going to be a hot weekend, hope it rains, my grass is getting brown.
Thoughts and prayers go to Mary Pat Helvey, wife of my old college roommate Ed. She lost her mom this week.
Nephew Blake recovering from burns due to an explosion. He doing something with black powder when it exploded. Lucky he didn't blow his hand off.
Facebook is still proving a useful way to reconnect with old friends from TN. Some people are spending way too much time on the website. Do not get why people spend time in yoville or farm town. I do not have time for that. I am too busy on Bejeweled. Only Facebookers know what these terms are.
In politics, it looks like the good guys are winning, and people are finally realizing Obama has spent way too much money. He already gave the Democratic congress $800 billion pork barrel projects called the stimulus bill. No cap and trade tax, no health care tax, no global warming tax, no more taxes at all.
Just read that one of the reasons the city of Columbus needs money and is proposing an income tax increase is due to an 11% increase in spending next year!!!! No wonder they want more taxes. Hope people vote it down. When will politicans realize people are tired of giving the government our money.
Wish when John Kasich gets elected Governor, you heard it here first, that he passes a law making it illegal for someone to have their income taxed twice. Right now I have to pay Newark and Columbus city income taxes!
News Flash: Michael Jackson's family is arguing over where to bury the body! He is still not buried yet. Prediction: Jackson family fighting will get worse before it gets better and MJ body will not be buried before Labor Day.
Worse crime of the century: Did you hear about the cemetery outside of Chicago where they dug up over 300 bodies, dumped them in the back of the property, and resold the plots? That is about as low as you can get other killing someone or hurting kids. They had to send in FBI agents who have worked with mass graves before to sort out all the bones they found.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Things I don't get - July 2009 edition
- Why have over a million people requested tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial service? He may have been a great singer in the 80's, but what he turned into in the 90's was not good.
- Why was Steve McNair, football player who was killed over the weekend, living in an apartment with a 20 year old girlfriend, when he was still married?
- Why can't Sarah Palin get a break? When she runs for office, she gets slammed by the media, when she resigns, she gets slammed by the media. Can't they just leave her alone?
- Why do people think the government can run any thing. Look at all the entitlement programs and how expensive them have become. So why is the government running General Motors, Chrysler, and all the bad banks? Can someone name one thing the government runs that is on or below budget?
- Why are people surprised at the rising cost of health care? New drugs and equipment costs money, things like MRI machines and CAT scans were not around 20 years ago, so of course cost more now than they used to.
- Why do some people blindly follow preachers today without checking them out, and see if they are preaching biblical truth?
- Why some people think things like the Bible and the Constitution need to change with the times. These are two things that never need to change.
- Why some people think if they believe it that it is true?
- Why some people are doomed to make the same mistakes over and over again
- Why Jesus died for me, but he did!
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Friday, July 03, 2009
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Tribute to Queen Angela
I just wanted to show everyone Angela's flowers, She spends at least an hour each night dead heading and watering them. I think they are looking very good!
Friday, June 26, 2009
"Things happen in 3s"
I can remember growing up, and my mom always told me things happen in threes. As I look around me I wonder if it's true? Anyone else ever heard of that? Recent examples that come to my mind.
Celebrity deaths: Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson.
Family illness: Pam, Jeff and Brooklyn
I had 3 different roommates when I was in the hospital
Reflecting back on the celebrity's that passed away, Michael Jackson's seemed to have oddest life. He almost seem to have 3 phases: the early Jackson 5 years, the 1980s when he was at his peak of popularity (his Thriller album is the highest selling album of all time with 104 million sold), and finally the weird years when he had plastic surgery, turned his skin white, had legal problems with little kids, and almost went broke.
Farrah Fawcett was made famous by the 1st Charlies Angels TV show, not sure if she did anything else, but she mastered flipping her long hair and I think was the 1st person to have teeth brightened super white (not sure about that one). She was also famous for a poster that at the time was very daring, but today would seem pretty tame.
Ed McMahon became famous, I guess, saying "Here's Johnny" for the Tonight Show for many years. He was one of the first famous pitchmen, of all time. He was Billy Mays in the 197os.
My work is going well, back to full time for the last 2 weeks, getting up to speed. Got the results back of my latest blood test and is was normal! Follow up with Doctor Kaufman this Monday. Probably about 90% back to normal.
Angela's sister Pam have thyroid cancer surgery right now. Prognosis is good, but she will have a long next couple of weeks getting over this. The Thomas family could use some good news, all three of their kids broke up with boyfriends or girl friends recently. Lot's of drama at the time, but think Blake and Bern are back together.
Brandon missing Julie who is touring Europe for a month, Tyler applied for a leadership program that will give him a head start on becoming an administrator in the school system. Corey and Audrey doing fine.
That's all for now, follow the updates on Twitter at the top left for the latest.
Celebrity deaths: Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson.
Family illness: Pam, Jeff and Brooklyn
I had 3 different roommates when I was in the hospital
Reflecting back on the celebrity's that passed away, Michael Jackson's seemed to have oddest life. He almost seem to have 3 phases: the early Jackson 5 years, the 1980s when he was at his peak of popularity (his Thriller album is the highest selling album of all time with 104 million sold), and finally the weird years when he had plastic surgery, turned his skin white, had legal problems with little kids, and almost went broke.
Farrah Fawcett was made famous by the 1st Charlies Angels TV show, not sure if she did anything else, but she mastered flipping her long hair and I think was the 1st person to have teeth brightened super white (not sure about that one). She was also famous for a poster that at the time was very daring, but today would seem pretty tame.
Ed McMahon became famous, I guess, saying "Here's Johnny" for the Tonight Show for many years. He was one of the first famous pitchmen, of all time. He was Billy Mays in the 197os.
My work is going well, back to full time for the last 2 weeks, getting up to speed. Got the results back of my latest blood test and is was normal! Follow up with Doctor Kaufman this Monday. Probably about 90% back to normal.
Angela's sister Pam have thyroid cancer surgery right now. Prognosis is good, but she will have a long next couple of weeks getting over this. The Thomas family could use some good news, all three of their kids broke up with boyfriends or girl friends recently. Lot's of drama at the time, but think Blake and Bern are back together.
Brandon missing Julie who is touring Europe for a month, Tyler applied for a leadership program that will give him a head start on becoming an administrator in the school system. Corey and Audrey doing fine.
That's all for now, follow the updates on Twitter at the top left for the latest.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
God versus Nature
When people get sick, is it because they did something wrong?
When I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer someone told me I got it from my diet and lifestyle. They said they have found the secret to being healthy by avoiding animal protein and eating only plant protein. So in essence it was my fault that I had cancer.
I told them, I did not believe that. That my God doesn't hide his truths in nature around us. God has a plan for me and everyone else, and my path included having cancer. They did not produce any scripture to back up their claim, which also makes me leery.
I didn't want to keep it going, but I thought about asking them things like:
When I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer someone told me I got it from my diet and lifestyle. They said they have found the secret to being healthy by avoiding animal protein and eating only plant protein. So in essence it was my fault that I had cancer.
I told them, I did not believe that. That my God doesn't hide his truths in nature around us. God has a plan for me and everyone else, and my path included having cancer. They did not produce any scripture to back up their claim, which also makes me leery.
I didn't want to keep it going, but I thought about asking them things like:
- So if I eat this special diet, I'll never get sick again? Will I live forever?
- If I do stay healthy, does God get the glory or the diet?
- Since God really loves me, why would he "hide" the secret of health in nature around me?
- What scripture backs up your claims? Just because we want something to be true, does not make it so.
Believe me, I understand the value of eating a balanced diet with more fruits and vegetables. I can do a better job in this area, I admit. I do believe our diet and lifestyle can lead to certain types of illness, but not across the board as blanket statement.
So I believe God causes or allows things to happen in our lives for a variety of reasons. I have been able to testify of God's goodness that helped me through this last month to many unsaved people.
So as we live our lives, we need to look to God first, and nature second. When something bad happens ask God to deliver you, not Mother Nature.
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need" Hebrews 4:16
Prayer Requests: Sister in law Pam - thyroid cancer, Messick family with the passing of Don Messick yesterday.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Back to work
I started back to work yesterday. Working half days all week to get my strength back. I didn't know how tired I was yesterday when I got home, but while reading the paper I fell asleep for an hour. Felt good when I woke up, yesterday was the most active day in a long time.
Everyone at work was glad to see me, it was good to see them as well. Several co-workers from Chicago also called to check in. I work with a great group of people and I am very thankful for my job.
Things with recovery still going very well, just still a little sore around incision when I bend over or move quickly. Continue to pray for Pam, Angela's sister, cancer back in her thyroid and lymph nodes. Sees Surgeon at OSU week after next.
Brandon and Corey still playing lots of softball, wish I could go, but have trouble sitting on hard seats. Corey still looking for job. Tyler did well in 1st BBQ contest in Jackson, TN last weekend. He called today and someone offered to sponsor him this weekend, if he came back for another contest! He is so excited, can Food TV Network be far behind? We need to get Angela there to compete in the dessert contests.
Only interesting thing that is happened is Gary went to the auction last week, he bought about 40 Dept 56 houses. They are porcelain collectibles, that people display around the house. Problem is, they don't collect them, not sure why he bought them other than he got a "good deal" on them. Tammy was not happy, so he is trying to sell them. If interested me a call and I will give you their phone number.
Pressing on! In Christ Alone!
Everyone at work was glad to see me, it was good to see them as well. Several co-workers from Chicago also called to check in. I work with a great group of people and I am very thankful for my job.
Things with recovery still going very well, just still a little sore around incision when I bend over or move quickly. Continue to pray for Pam, Angela's sister, cancer back in her thyroid and lymph nodes. Sees Surgeon at OSU week after next.
Brandon and Corey still playing lots of softball, wish I could go, but have trouble sitting on hard seats. Corey still looking for job. Tyler did well in 1st BBQ contest in Jackson, TN last weekend. He called today and someone offered to sponsor him this weekend, if he came back for another contest! He is so excited, can Food TV Network be far behind? We need to get Angela there to compete in the dessert contests.
Only interesting thing that is happened is Gary went to the auction last week, he bought about 40 Dept 56 houses. They are porcelain collectibles, that people display around the house. Problem is, they don't collect them, not sure why he bought them other than he got a "good deal" on them. Tammy was not happy, so he is trying to sell them. If interested me a call and I will give you their phone number.
Pressing on! In Christ Alone!
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
part of the healing process
Angela has officially taken over my recovery. Last night after she got off work, we went outside and cleaned all of the windows. I manned the hose and held the ladder while she climbed the ladder. She claimed the cleaning windows was all part of the healing process. Funny, Doctor Kaufman never mentioned that.
I am also back to doing laundry and dishwasher, just have to careful not to pick up something heavy.
Afterwards, we ate a Brew's cafe in Granville and then to Whit's for my reward for helping. Tammy joined us for dinner in her new Lexus, very nice!! If the Lord would bless us with a new car, I am sure we can find a way it use it in some ministry or something. Just thankful that our cars are in running well right now.
Watched the storm last night, the lightening was pretty cool.
Going for a walk, God is good!
I am also back to doing laundry and dishwasher, just have to careful not to pick up something heavy.
Afterwards, we ate a Brew's cafe in Granville and then to Whit's for my reward for helping. Tammy joined us for dinner in her new Lexus, very nice!! If the Lord would bless us with a new car, I am sure we can find a way it use it in some ministry or something. Just thankful that our cars are in running well right now.
Watched the storm last night, the lightening was pretty cool.
Going for a walk, God is good!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
2 weeks ago ...
2 weeks ago today was my surgery.
I am amazed and thankful how fast the time has gone by. Tomorrow is a big day, back to the doctor for catheter ("little friend" referred to in an earlier post) removal! It will the next big step in my recovery.
Just finished reading "The Blind Side" by Michael Lewis. It is a book I thought I would like because it is a true story based on the life of Michael Oher, who overcame being a homeless inner city Memphis kid to 1st round draft choice in the NFL. He was helped a lot by a white family who took him in and let him live with their family during high school and made him part of the family.
From living in Jackson, TN, I recognized many of the places and schools mentioned in the book. I was hoping the book would have dealt more on the spiritual side of his development. The only mention of Christ is on page 283 out of 293 pages total. When asked why Michael was not a more vocal voice for Christ, someone from the high school, Briarcrest Christian School, quoted
Exodus 6:12: "But Moses said in the LORD's presence: "If the Israelites will not listen to me, then how will Pharaoh listen to me, since I am such a poor speaker?"
That was all, nothing else, and very little by Michael Oher himself. Not what I thought it would be, but I guess the story is still being written.
Book did have a little other NFL information that interesting, but reading it once was enough. Be glad to let someone else read my copy to save you from spending your money on it.
I am amazed and thankful how fast the time has gone by. Tomorrow is a big day, back to the doctor for catheter ("little friend" referred to in an earlier post) removal! It will the next big step in my recovery.
Just finished reading "The Blind Side" by Michael Lewis. It is a book I thought I would like because it is a true story based on the life of Michael Oher, who overcame being a homeless inner city Memphis kid to 1st round draft choice in the NFL. He was helped a lot by a white family who took him in and let him live with their family during high school and made him part of the family.
From living in Jackson, TN, I recognized many of the places and schools mentioned in the book. I was hoping the book would have dealt more on the spiritual side of his development. The only mention of Christ is on page 283 out of 293 pages total. When asked why Michael was not a more vocal voice for Christ, someone from the high school, Briarcrest Christian School, quoted
Exodus 6:12: "But Moses said in the LORD's presence: "If the Israelites will not listen to me, then how will Pharaoh listen to me, since I am such a poor speaker?"
That was all, nothing else, and very little by Michael Oher himself. Not what I thought it would be, but I guess the story is still being written.
Book did have a little other NFL information that interesting, but reading it once was enough. Be glad to let someone else read my copy to save you from spending your money on it.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Memorial Day
Spent the day watching "Band of Brothers" on the History Channel. It is the story of Easy Company from the 101st Airborne Divsion based in WWII. It was a 10 part HBO series that followed a group of men from boot camp to the end of the war. I had recorded it on my DVR and had been watching it throughout the weekend.
Mom and Dad came over and stayed for dinner, Dad brought macaroni salad and pineapple upside down cake. I told him I like his upside down cake because Angela does not make it, that's why he brought it, not sure about the macaroni salad, not a big fan.
Corey and Angela cooked steak and shrimp on the new grill, very good!!!! Used some of Tyler's seasonings on the steak, all I can say is best tasting I have have had in a long time. I think I got my appetite back yesterday for sure. Just finishing up when the doorbell rang and some families from chruch brought over some leftovers from shrimp boil they had!!! So that will be dinner tonight, can't wait. Need to get my "little friend" out so I can start walking and getting my energy back.
Knox's came over later and brought a card and a plant, looks like a rose bush tree, cannot wait for it to grow out some. Looks pretty already, thanks Mike for planting it.
Some reason got up very early today, need to take a nap before the big Cavs game tonight!
Mom and Dad came over and stayed for dinner, Dad brought macaroni salad and pineapple upside down cake. I told him I like his upside down cake because Angela does not make it, that's why he brought it, not sure about the macaroni salad, not a big fan.
Corey and Angela cooked steak and shrimp on the new grill, very good!!!! Used some of Tyler's seasonings on the steak, all I can say is best tasting I have have had in a long time. I think I got my appetite back yesterday for sure. Just finishing up when the doorbell rang and some families from chruch brought over some leftovers from shrimp boil they had!!! So that will be dinner tonight, can't wait. Need to get my "little friend" out so I can start walking and getting my energy back.
Knox's came over later and brought a card and a plant, looks like a rose bush tree, cannot wait for it to grow out some. Looks pretty already, thanks Mike for planting it.
Some reason got up very early today, need to take a nap before the big Cavs game tonight!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
What a week!
It has been crazy around here this week. I got home last Sunday and have slowly felt better everyday. My energy peaks about 2 PM then I take a nap and then I am pretty good until 9 to 10 PM. I really think the Juven helped me heal faster. No one can believe I came home from the hospital with no pain medicine. God is good.
Not coughing much today, best night was last night in a few days. Getting more active, loaded the dishwasher last night. Increasing gradually is the key, they say.
Amy just called and Brooklyn is coming home today! She has to have a full body bone scan next week to make sure they know where all of the infection is. Jakob has been here for a while, but goes home today! He is so cute, but it is hard to have a little one around for this long of a time, I know Angela is exhausted and will sleep good tonight.
Time for a shower, enjoy the Memorial Day weekend and remember those who paid the ultimate for our freedom!
Thank a veteran today, fly your flag this weekend!
Pressing On! In Christ Alone!
Not coughing much today, best night was last night in a few days. Getting more active, loaded the dishwasher last night. Increasing gradually is the key, they say.
Amy just called and Brooklyn is coming home today! She has to have a full body bone scan next week to make sure they know where all of the infection is. Jakob has been here for a while, but goes home today! He is so cute, but it is hard to have a little one around for this long of a time, I know Angela is exhausted and will sleep good tonight.
Time for a shower, enjoy the Memorial Day weekend and remember those who paid the ultimate for our freedom!
Thank a veteran today, fly your flag this weekend!
Pressing On! In Christ Alone!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Thursday Update
Every day is getting a little better. Still have a nagging cough, but no fever or pain. Go back to Doctor tomorrow to get staples out.
Pray for my niece Amy's little girl, Brooklyn. She complained of soreness in her leg, and to make a long story short, tomorrow at 9 AM she will be having a biopsy on her leg. More to come later
As part of my recovery I had promised myself to catch up on my reading. I finished my 1st book today, "Quiet Strength" by Tony Dungy. Tony is a strong christian man who has had success as a football coach in the NFL. Even if you do not like football, I think you will like this book. Just like us he and his family struggle with life sometimes. This book shows how his faith has sustained him.
Favorite quotes:
"God's definition of success is really one of significance-the significant difference our lives can make in the lives of others. This significance doesn't show up in win-loss records, long resumes, or the trophies gathering dust on our mantels. It's found in the hearts and lives of those we've come across who are in some way better because of the way we lived."
"And so we press on. We press on with our memories, our hearts buoyed by a God us and want us to know Him deeply. We press on with our sense that life's not always fair. And we press on with the knowledge -and assurance- that even though we can't see all of God's plan, He is there, at work and in charge, loving us. We press on with the conviction that even though we don't deserve the gifts and blessings we've been given, He gives them anyway. We press on into an abundant life on earth, followed by an eternity with God"
Pray for my niece Amy's little girl, Brooklyn. She complained of soreness in her leg, and to make a long story short, tomorrow at 9 AM she will be having a biopsy on her leg. More to come later
As part of my recovery I had promised myself to catch up on my reading. I finished my 1st book today, "Quiet Strength" by Tony Dungy. Tony is a strong christian man who has had success as a football coach in the NFL. Even if you do not like football, I think you will like this book. Just like us he and his family struggle with life sometimes. This book shows how his faith has sustained him.
Favorite quotes:
"God's definition of success is really one of significance-the significant difference our lives can make in the lives of others. This significance doesn't show up in win-loss records, long resumes, or the trophies gathering dust on our mantels. It's found in the hearts and lives of those we've come across who are in some way better because of the way we lived."
"And so we press on. We press on with our memories, our hearts buoyed by a God us and want us to know Him deeply. We press on with our sense that life's not always fair. And we press on with the knowledge -and assurance- that even though we can't see all of God's plan, He is there, at work and in charge, loving us. We press on with the conviction that even though we don't deserve the gifts and blessings we've been given, He gives them anyway. We press on into an abundant life on earth, followed by an eternity with God"
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