The last week has been a whirlwind. It all started last week when Angela developed a cold. What seemed like a common cold turned into so much more. It turned into a crazy week that has included a trip to urgent care, the emergency room, a neurologist, a doctor’s office, a radiologist for an MRI, and ENT doctor. We have heard everything from she could have a cold to meningitis to a tumor. Angela has had blood drawn twice, two IVs, a spinal tap, an MRI, an eye exam, a probe shoved up her nose to look at her throat, and been prescribed three medicines. [Read more…] about Lessons from the ER
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Killing Dreams
I was watching TV the other day and saw a Dr. Pepper commercial with Pitbull in it. In the commercial he says, “A dream is for those who sleep.” I do not agree with this statement. Now stay with me, because I know he is not saying that you should not dream. However, I think that he is discounting how important the dream is. The dream is where it all begins. The dream is where we create all the big ideas. The dream is what motivates us. Sadly, the dream is often also where it all comes to an end. [Read more…] about Killing Dreams
I Could Be Wrong About This
On Sunday, Michele said something in her sermon that has stuck with me from the moment she said it. She said, “It does not matter if you are right if it does not achieve the righteousness of God.” We all know those people who have to be right no matter what. They may be a family member, a neighbor, a classmate or someone from church. Whoever they are, we have all had encounters with them.
When she said that on Sunday, I thought, “That’s me.” [Read more…] about I Could Be Wrong About This
The Lie About Lying
Honesty seems to be something of the past. Lying has become an acceptable thing in our culture. It is sad but true. We are shocked when someone is honest with us. I was once called a “fool” (yes those exact words) for saying if Angela asked me if something she was wearing made her look fat that I would be honest to her. A couple of weeks ago I was in line at McDonald’s and the guy in front of me dropped some cash on the ground and didn’t notice. I picked it up and gave it back to him and his response was, “Thanks, that’s something you don’t see every day.” Where has all the honesty gone? [Read more…] about The Lie About Lying
Pee On It!
Last week Angela and I went to Myrtle Beach. It was nice to get away for a few days and just relax. One day, to cool off from the heat, we headed into the ocean. It felt great, but the waves were a lot rougher than they normally are at Myrtle. Angela and I were just floating around and talking, when all the sudden she started screaming and moving towards the shore. [Read more…] about Pee On It!
Don’t Blink
Two Relient K posts in a row? Yep, here it comes. Their new album Collapsible Lung came out this week. Long gone are the punk days for Relient K, but I still think they produce quality music (although Derek Leek disagrees with me). I’ve tried to encourage him to embrace change, but he just isn’t willing. The first track on the CD is called Don’t Blink. When I saw them live a couple months ago, they played it and I knew I would like it when the CD came out. Currently it is my favorite track on the CD. [Read more…] about Don’t Blink