Yearly Archives: 2021
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Opportunity
Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems. Sun Tzu
14-Years
Today marks our 14th year of marriage together. 14 years. Full of hard work, ups, and downs, accomplishments and successes, disappointments and mistakes. I’ve experienced how rewarding it is to be a couple and how lucky we are to have one another by each other’s side. I’ll be perfectly honest, marriage is tough. Very tough. […]
365 Days Stronger
It has been exactly 365 days since my final chemo treatment for cancer and receiving the news that I was in complete remission. I’m happy to report that I continue to be in good health after my 1-year doctor visit at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center a few weeks ago. I think back to the […]
Rory
When we first arrived at Big Bones Animal Rescue it wasn’t our families intent to begin to look for a dog. I knew I wanted a dog for our young kids, but not at that specific time. Our goal was to drop off donated food, cleaning supplies and tons of paper towel rolls since they […]
Listen to your Heart
The world is giving me answers each day. Learn to listen to both sides. The good will always out weigh the bad. Listening to the GOOD (no order) Anika – dedicated, healthy, happy, sensitive, caring, athletic, beautiful Andrew – smart, passionate, intense, innovative, spunky, funny, driven, handsome Exercise Devotion time Creativity My Mom and Dad […]
One-On-One Time
….and we are off! A very special date night that includes dinner and a special VIP father-daughter dance to top off the evening. I can’t tell you how special this evening is for me to be able to spend precious time with Ms. Anika all to myself. These past few months have been extremely difficult, […]
Nice Guys, Finish Last
I have to admit that the statement, “Nice Guys, Finish Last” never resonated with me heading into the dating world. It was a statement that was thrown around, but clearly, I never felt the need to associate it with me or my personal characteristics. I believe in society there is a common misconception of there […]
The Phrase
For the past 11 years my wife has dropped our kids off each morning for school and has whispered a small phrase that I have taken to heart. As they pull up to the front of school, both kids gather up their backpacks, give kisses and spring out of the car. Prior to running up […]
Today’s Waves
Scripture I’ve been reading over and over. MY FACE IS SHINING UPON YOU, beaming out Peace that transcends understanding. You are surrounded by a sea of problems, but you are face to Face with Me, your Peace. As long as you focus on Me, you are safe. If you gaze too long at the myriad […]