It’s Lighten up Monday and it’s still 2013 for one more day. This post is dedicated to my wife, Diane, who has stayed with me for 45 years. Enjoy [youtube id=”x1AJT4Z1KZU”]
What is there to be Thankful For?
I opened my eyes this morning. I heard the soft breathing of the women I love. I touched her cheek with my fingers. I smelled fresh coffee brewing. I tasted the sweet joy of God’s forgiveness. His mercy and grace are new every morning. This was a new day and anything is possible.
A Tribute to My Dad, a POW, and a Veteran of Two very Different Wars
Today I honor the Veteran I loved the most by remembering my Father’s last battle and his ultimate Victory. My Dad was a survivor of the Bataan Death March, the survivor of three and a half years as a prisoner of war, and the ulimate survivor of a five year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Several years ago a very public …
It’s Not About the Nail!
It’s Lighten Up Monday! My friend Bob Shueman sent me this viral video. I died laughing. Bob said, “After 36 years of marriage I have learned ….listening is step one…then possibly ask the question…”Would you like some feedback?”…if the answer is “no” default to step one!” Enjoy, “There’s a Nail in Your Head” by Jason Headley [youtube id=”-4EDhdAHrOg”] Next Monday …
The Bottom Line!
She had been lost for three hours at 10,500 ft in mountain wilderness. Panicked, I had run in every direction and called her name until my voice was gone. I could close my eyes and see her blond hair and innocent blue eyes. She must be terrified. I remembered the swampy area farther up the mountain between the creek and …