09-29-06
If you had one day to spend with someone who's gone, who would it be? What whould you do?
This title was on the front of Parade magazine today. I was on break at my job and I like to read the newspaper. Parade is an insert into the weekend paper and the title hit me like a lightning bolt. The question was asked by an author named Mitch Albom who is writing a novel based on answers to this question by various friends and family members. I guess the question struck me because for the first time I realized that I really never asked myself this question. I think it's pretty obvious who I would want it to be. It would have to be both or nothing at all. It would be my parents. They're a package. You can't have one without the other. When I had time today I spent some time trying to answer this question. I think I have.
First, I do believe for this given day to work my parents would have to have no recollection of what happened. They would have to be completely oblivious to time. There would have to be one addition to my day with them. That would be my mom's dog Charley. My mom would panic if Charley wasn't there. Trust me. Charley's part of the package too. I would choose a day in summer. The farm would be mowed and the alpacas would be there. Everything would be just like they left it.
Our morning would start the way it always started. I get up around 5:30am or 6:30am and use their bathroom to wash up. My dad will argue with me about why I have to get up so early and of course I respond with the same rebuttal "If you finish my bathroom then maybe I won't have to use yours." Once I'm done washing up my mom always says "Be careful." while I'm walking out the door. Of course I have no plans on working out this day. Instead I'll go outside and let the ducks and geese out. I'll feed the animals and take care of odds and ends so that my parents won't have to do them later. Then I will put coffee on and start making them breakfast.
I'll go back into their bedroom an hour later and let them know that I've made them breakfast. My dad will be a bit grumpy but he's not one to turn down a breakfast. My mom will willingly get up and take Charley outside to use the bathroom. The we will sit down for a nice breakfast of scrambled eggs, turkey sausage and biscuits. That was the regular breakfast on the farm. Once breakfast is done we normally headed to the television to watch Regis and Kelly.
Once Regis and Kelly is over it's time to start our day together. I would have it no other way than to spend my day with my parents doing something that both of them loved doing. That is taking care of the alpacas. Yes. You guessed it. Our day together would be a herd health day. Heard health is where we clip the nails on the alpacas, give them their shots, weigh them and other upkeep. It usually takes all day and especially all day when my mom continues to love on and baby the alpacas. I'm sure we would spend hours in the barn just having fun and enjoying our alpacas.
Around 5pm my mom will head up the the house to start making Chicken and Rice. Me and my dad will finish taking care of the alpacas. We get enough done to where we can head back to the house and get ready to eat. My dad and I will set the table while my mom makes tea. Then we will sit down and enjoy our favorite meal together.
There are some snags in my perfect day. The biggest snag is how to keep my mom from contacting other family. See, for it to be my day with them they must not know that anything is wrong. I would have to tell my mom that my brother is in Los Angeles and he will call when he has time. I'll have to also say that my Grandparents are visiting my Uncle Rusty and my Aunti Theresa is at work. Since my Aunti Beck wasn't speaking with my mother anyway that pretty much clears up that loose end. Those excuses should keep my mom from calling anyone for the day.
After dinner we will sit on the porch and just enjoy each others company. Usually we plan what we're gonna do the next day. I don't expect anything profound. Just the normal chatter that kept us close. Once it got around 8pm we would put the ducks and geese away. The we will go down to the alpaca barn and feed the alpacas. That was always fun. Blackjack and Oreo will be in the barn with us. Once we're done putting the animals away we will head back up to the farmhouse and watch some television.
The shows we will watch are of course "My Name Is Earl" and "The Office". My parents would be in tears over these shows. Just to hear them laugh again would make my day. Once these shows are over my mom usually goes upstairs and reads. Then my dad and I will watch either Stargate or Battlestar Galactica. Once these shows are over I usually go upstairs and get on the internet or go to bed. Not this time. This time I will stay up with my dad and watch some television or just talk. My dad would stay up till midnight or 1am watching television. I would keep him company.
When it was time for him to go to bed I would be right behind him. I'd say that I forgot to take my contacts out and go into the bathroom. This would of course wake up my mom. With both of them up I'd sit on the edge of the bed and tell them how school is going, what my plans are for the future. My mom would start in on how she wants grandchildren. Our conversation would last into the morning. Once it's time to sleep my mom and dad as always will tell me they love me and goodnight. I will tell them I love them and I'll see them in the morning.
I would like our day to end this way. We have one more morning together. I ask them what they plan on doing today and my dad says he has to go to Lowe's and my mom says she has to go to Wal-Mart. After breakfast they get dressed and get ready to leave. They ask me if I want to go but I say I have stay and that I will see them when they return. My mom gives me a huge hug and says I love you. My dad gives me a big hug and tells me I love you. I tell them both that I love them very much. My mom asks me if I would take care of Charley. I say yes. Then they both with smiles on their face open the front door and walk out. The door shuts behind them. I will go to the door and open it and when I do there is nothing there. Just the farm as it is today. The grass uncut, the animals gone, the Ford Explore and F-250 gone, the Kabota Tractor gone.....my parents...gone.....
That would be my day with them. Nothing fancy. Nothing profound. Just a day where we could be together.
So, if you had one day to spend with someone who's gone, who would it be and what would you do?
Friday, September 29, 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
9-28-06 Addendum
My sister-in-law
OK. I do have something of note...
My sister-in-law has her own website. It's www.rebeccaslatt.com She's competes in fitness competitions and does a pretty darn good job too. She benches more than I do so don't mess with me. I'll have my sister-in-law kick your butt! She has an online journal on her site and I wanted to share something she posted. Becca is a great sister-in-law and I am proud of what she's accomplished. Besides, she puts up with my brother. That alone is worthy of tremendous respect (ha ha Chris).
9 Aug 2006
My fans have probably been wondering where I've been the past few months. No I did not make any appearance this summer at the pro-qualifying shows. Yes, it was a bummer for me after all of the hard work in the gym and dieting for MONTHS, I encountered a tragedy on May 16. My in-laws were shot and killed on their farm. My brother-in-law was also shot in the incident, but survived and thank the Lord is well and physically recovered now. My husband and I were out of town for a month and I did not workout once, nor was I able to eat anything diet-oriented. I lost a lot of muscle-it seemed. I thought I would have to surrender the rest of competing in 2006, I seemed depressed and feeling like there was nothing good in the world. How could a man be so demented to murder people?! My husband and I were and still are going through a lot mentally dealing with such a tragedy. I decided to focus my energy into training, I needed a commitment again. It was hard to stay focused during my first few weeks back at it, and hard to keep my spirits up. I felt like the world was such a negative and evil place to be. After thinking long and hard, my husband along with my nutritionist talked me into giving the IFBB pro-card one last go-around at the North American in Cleveland in September. So, I am now about 5 wks out and ready to step on stage right now! I will be able to come into this show in better condition than any other competitor. By now, everyone else will be over-dieted and over-trained. I will look my best ever. In fact, I am eating more than I ever have during a diet. I am sitting at about 2100 calories and 40 grams fat. WOW! Thanks to Keith and Dr. Joe I am a work of progress! There will be no carb-deplete/load and water drop for me that is for sure!
A lot has changed for me now. I have moved back home with my parents and will be enrolling back in school to work on my MBA. First I will be finishing some prerequisites and then working on that Masters! It is time to have some stability in my life when it comes to work. I am very excited to be in school again, and this time be focused and willing to study and work hard. Family has a much greater importance in my life than ever before and it is a blessing from God to wake up each morning and see my parents and also to be able to tell them 'good-night' each evening. It is a different training atmosphere here in a small town. I am at a 24 hr. key-card facility, and do not walk into what seems to be "Globo-gym" My nutritionist is not standing there looking me up and down. I am my own keeper here. My parents do not understand how strict things must be and still give me the "just have one" when it comes to cheating on my diet. If it were only that easy! But they are learning, they just don't like to see me eating yams, yams, and more yams. It is strange to have a food pantry full of goodies! When it was just me and my husband our cupboards are empty! Then it is easy to stick to your diet! You have NO CHOICE!
One message I do want to send to those who do read my website, is that no matter what you may face in life, God is there for you and he will carry you through any situation you may encounter. Everyone keeps telling me that God will only give you what you can handle. Then I wonder, who does he think I am? But it is the truth. Because we have made it through an incredible tragedy this year and we are here even stronger in faith and family and relationships because of it.
I have a message of Thanks to send out to my nutritionist Keith Gmirkin, Dr. Joe (whom I never have even met), Josh and Dave and everyone at Gold's gym Treasure Valley for helping me with membership fees and nutrition cost, Bodybuilding.com (Will, Russ, Ryan, and Jeremy), Ted with Gymhardwear.com, Kelly with Kelly's Seasonings, and finally Craig my web-guy for sticking with me through my move.
I also want to thank my long-distance girlfriends for the support: Terri, Jaime, Leslie, Annette, Brandy, Shaya, Roxanne, Leah, Debbie, Tanji, I would not be here mentally NOR would I be ready to step on-stage this soon without you all! I love you all so much!
Of course I thank my husband for dealing with me this year. When the North American is over, I will have dieted for 30 wks in 2006!!! And it won't even be October yet! My husband has offered more encouragement and support than I could ever wish for. He believes in me more than anyone I have ever met in my life. Sometimes his passion for me to succeed is the only thing that keeps me going. Thanks Chris, I love you more each minute!
Finally, I know my mother-in-law is up in heaven and watching us every day. She was my biggest fan and was planning on coming with me to the USA show in Vegas this summer. Neither of us made the show. However, I want to tell her that I love her and thank her for the positive support and encouragement always. I love you and I miss you Tanna, but you are always in my heart and I know you will be routing me on from heaven on September 15! And I know you will be giving the Lord your two cents on who you believe deserves a pro-card at that show!
OK. I do have something of note...
My sister-in-law has her own website. It's www.rebeccaslatt.com She's competes in fitness competitions and does a pretty darn good job too. She benches more than I do so don't mess with me. I'll have my sister-in-law kick your butt! She has an online journal on her site and I wanted to share something she posted. Becca is a great sister-in-law and I am proud of what she's accomplished. Besides, she puts up with my brother. That alone is worthy of tremendous respect (ha ha Chris).
9 Aug 2006
My fans have probably been wondering where I've been the past few months. No I did not make any appearance this summer at the pro-qualifying shows. Yes, it was a bummer for me after all of the hard work in the gym and dieting for MONTHS, I encountered a tragedy on May 16. My in-laws were shot and killed on their farm. My brother-in-law was also shot in the incident, but survived and thank the Lord is well and physically recovered now. My husband and I were out of town for a month and I did not workout once, nor was I able to eat anything diet-oriented. I lost a lot of muscle-it seemed. I thought I would have to surrender the rest of competing in 2006, I seemed depressed and feeling like there was nothing good in the world. How could a man be so demented to murder people?! My husband and I were and still are going through a lot mentally dealing with such a tragedy. I decided to focus my energy into training, I needed a commitment again. It was hard to stay focused during my first few weeks back at it, and hard to keep my spirits up. I felt like the world was such a negative and evil place to be. After thinking long and hard, my husband along with my nutritionist talked me into giving the IFBB pro-card one last go-around at the North American in Cleveland in September. So, I am now about 5 wks out and ready to step on stage right now! I will be able to come into this show in better condition than any other competitor. By now, everyone else will be over-dieted and over-trained. I will look my best ever. In fact, I am eating more than I ever have during a diet. I am sitting at about 2100 calories and 40 grams fat. WOW! Thanks to Keith and Dr. Joe I am a work of progress! There will be no carb-deplete/load and water drop for me that is for sure!
A lot has changed for me now. I have moved back home with my parents and will be enrolling back in school to work on my MBA. First I will be finishing some prerequisites and then working on that Masters! It is time to have some stability in my life when it comes to work. I am very excited to be in school again, and this time be focused and willing to study and work hard. Family has a much greater importance in my life than ever before and it is a blessing from God to wake up each morning and see my parents and also to be able to tell them 'good-night' each evening. It is a different training atmosphere here in a small town. I am at a 24 hr. key-card facility, and do not walk into what seems to be "Globo-gym" My nutritionist is not standing there looking me up and down. I am my own keeper here. My parents do not understand how strict things must be and still give me the "just have one" when it comes to cheating on my diet. If it were only that easy! But they are learning, they just don't like to see me eating yams, yams, and more yams. It is strange to have a food pantry full of goodies! When it was just me and my husband our cupboards are empty! Then it is easy to stick to your diet! You have NO CHOICE!
One message I do want to send to those who do read my website, is that no matter what you may face in life, God is there for you and he will carry you through any situation you may encounter. Everyone keeps telling me that God will only give you what you can handle. Then I wonder, who does he think I am? But it is the truth. Because we have made it through an incredible tragedy this year and we are here even stronger in faith and family and relationships because of it.
I have a message of Thanks to send out to my nutritionist Keith Gmirkin, Dr. Joe (whom I never have even met), Josh and Dave and everyone at Gold's gym Treasure Valley for helping me with membership fees and nutrition cost, Bodybuilding.com (Will, Russ, Ryan, and Jeremy), Ted with Gymhardwear.com, Kelly with Kelly's Seasonings, and finally Craig my web-guy for sticking with me through my move.
I also want to thank my long-distance girlfriends for the support: Terri, Jaime, Leslie, Annette, Brandy, Shaya, Roxanne, Leah, Debbie, Tanji, I would not be here mentally NOR would I be ready to step on-stage this soon without you all! I love you all so much!
Of course I thank my husband for dealing with me this year. When the North American is over, I will have dieted for 30 wks in 2006!!! And it won't even be October yet! My husband has offered more encouragement and support than I could ever wish for. He believes in me more than anyone I have ever met in my life. Sometimes his passion for me to succeed is the only thing that keeps me going. Thanks Chris, I love you more each minute!
Finally, I know my mother-in-law is up in heaven and watching us every day. She was my biggest fan and was planning on coming with me to the USA show in Vegas this summer. Neither of us made the show. However, I want to tell her that I love her and thank her for the positive support and encouragement always. I love you and I miss you Tanna, but you are always in my heart and I know you will be routing me on from heaven on September 15! And I know you will be giving the Lord your two cents on who you believe deserves a pro-card at that show!
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
9-26-06
Bad turned to good...
Today didn't start very well. First I woke up late and missed my first two classes. I guess I was that tired. I don't like missing class. So because I was upset with myself I was in a funk for the rest of the morning. Then I remembered that I had no dress clothes for the dinner so I had to go to the farm and pick up my suit. When I put my suit on I was upset even more because my waist was too big for my pants. Oh I was fuming!!! I am so glad I'm getting back into shape. I finally found some dress clothes that fit and made my way to class. I calmed down once I ate too.
The class I enjoyed the most today was Constitution and Civil Liberties. I find it fascinating to see how our Supreme Court and Constitution has evolved into what it is today. I must say that when I get a good night sleep I enjoy the class even more. It's three hours long.
I went to the Republican annual Ronald Reagan dinner tonight. The keynote speaker was Chris Wakim. He's the candidate running against Alan Mullohan. While the news is reporting Republicans losing seats in Congress, Wakim is reported as the only Republican to possibly gain a seat for the Republicans. He's a good guy and I hope he wins.
I was accompanied by my friend and Treasurer of the Fairmont State College Republicans. Her name is Heather. Her boyfriend didn't make it because he is a DEMOCRAT!!! What's up with that. I'm sure once I talk some common sense into him he'll change parties. I mean c'mon. You'd have to be a humorist to vote Democrat and a sadist to stay one.
I was also accompanied by my special guest. She was kind enough to put up with me for the evening. I must say that she was the most stunning person in the room. I had a wonderful time with her this evening.
What started out as a bad day turned into an enjoyable one.
Today didn't start very well. First I woke up late and missed my first two classes. I guess I was that tired. I don't like missing class. So because I was upset with myself I was in a funk for the rest of the morning. Then I remembered that I had no dress clothes for the dinner so I had to go to the farm and pick up my suit. When I put my suit on I was upset even more because my waist was too big for my pants. Oh I was fuming!!! I am so glad I'm getting back into shape. I finally found some dress clothes that fit and made my way to class. I calmed down once I ate too.
The class I enjoyed the most today was Constitution and Civil Liberties. I find it fascinating to see how our Supreme Court and Constitution has evolved into what it is today. I must say that when I get a good night sleep I enjoy the class even more. It's three hours long.
I went to the Republican annual Ronald Reagan dinner tonight. The keynote speaker was Chris Wakim. He's the candidate running against Alan Mullohan. While the news is reporting Republicans losing seats in Congress, Wakim is reported as the only Republican to possibly gain a seat for the Republicans. He's a good guy and I hope he wins.
I was accompanied by my friend and Treasurer of the Fairmont State College Republicans. Her name is Heather. Her boyfriend didn't make it because he is a DEMOCRAT!!! What's up with that. I'm sure once I talk some common sense into him he'll change parties. I mean c'mon. You'd have to be a humorist to vote Democrat and a sadist to stay one.
I was also accompanied by my special guest. She was kind enough to put up with me for the evening. I must say that she was the most stunning person in the room. I had a wonderful time with her this evening.
What started out as a bad day turned into an enjoyable one.
Monday, September 25, 2006
9-25-06 Addendum
I am so sore....
I worked out this morning. I made sure to do light weight. But I guess when you don't do anything for four months you're gonna feel it. I also watched what I ate today. I stayed away from soft drinks and my only guilty pleasure was a two piece dinner at KFC. It was my goodbye meal. I'm sure to have a cheat day now and then but for now it's goodbye junk and hello George Foreman. I'm just happy that I can guzzle down bottled water like it's nothing.
On Friday mornings I attend a men's Bible study. Last Friday was the first. I'm pretty pumped for it. We have some literature we have to read and then we discuss that Friday. Right now the topic is God's grace. A lot of the articles are how we share God's grace with others. I guess the point is that you can't share what you haven't experienced. I'm about half way through the literature. It's a good focus for the week. A buddy of mine at church sent me a link for some decent bible software. I need a good program that I can use to cross-reference and study with. I don't mind taking out the 30 pound concordance and studying but I'm pressed for time and space right now. Besides, I can look like Giles and Wesley some other time (even though I look really cool with my glasses on surrounded by dozens of large and heavy books:-))
I spent most of my day on the phone. I had a lot of follow up calls and e-mails to send to people from when I was in the hospital. Some of the e-mails I had to read again because I don't remember getting them. I guess the drugs must have been reading them. I sent out some long overdue apology e-mails. I also feel bad because there are a few people I really need to get in touch with. Don't worry. I plan on talking to them soon.
Tomorrow is going to be a long day. I have a dinner to go to. I am also bringing along a special guest....
stay tuned.....
I worked out this morning. I made sure to do light weight. But I guess when you don't do anything for four months you're gonna feel it. I also watched what I ate today. I stayed away from soft drinks and my only guilty pleasure was a two piece dinner at KFC. It was my goodbye meal. I'm sure to have a cheat day now and then but for now it's goodbye junk and hello George Foreman. I'm just happy that I can guzzle down bottled water like it's nothing.
On Friday mornings I attend a men's Bible study. Last Friday was the first. I'm pretty pumped for it. We have some literature we have to read and then we discuss that Friday. Right now the topic is God's grace. A lot of the articles are how we share God's grace with others. I guess the point is that you can't share what you haven't experienced. I'm about half way through the literature. It's a good focus for the week. A buddy of mine at church sent me a link for some decent bible software. I need a good program that I can use to cross-reference and study with. I don't mind taking out the 30 pound concordance and studying but I'm pressed for time and space right now. Besides, I can look like Giles and Wesley some other time (even though I look really cool with my glasses on surrounded by dozens of large and heavy books:-))
I spent most of my day on the phone. I had a lot of follow up calls and e-mails to send to people from when I was in the hospital. Some of the e-mails I had to read again because I don't remember getting them. I guess the drugs must have been reading them. I sent out some long overdue apology e-mails. I also feel bad because there are a few people I really need to get in touch with. Don't worry. I plan on talking to them soon.
Tomorrow is going to be a long day. I have a dinner to go to. I am also bringing along a special guest....
stay tuned.....
9-25-06
I'm sick.
Yup. I've come down with some cold that has been going around. I didn't even go to church this morning. I think a lot of that has to do with the Benedryl I took. That stuff knocks me out. I don't remember turning my alarm off. I missed an important meeting at after church too. I'll call Seth tomorrow and find out what I missed. The meeting was to involve me and some other students at Fairmont State putting a Bible study together. Not cool for me not to be there.
I did get some rest today. I know I needed it. Last night at work it felt like I was moving through molasses. Everything was in slow motion and it took too much energy to to simple tasks. Plus I was always hot. I went to bed around 8:30pm tonight and woke up around midnight. So I thought I'd blog and then go back to bed.
Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. I finally got the shelves into the storage shed. I will be moving a lot of my dad's tools into the shed plus finishing off the kitchen. Once the kitchen is packed I will move to the living rooms and dining room to pack everything in there. I'm making progress in the house since I got the BFI dumpster.
My triumphant return to the gym will be tomorrow. I've procrastinated enough. I have my workout penned out and my diet ready. I will not fall short in this. I feel horrible and I have to do something to make me feel better. I've been putting off going to the gym because I didn't want to get into shape only to have eye surgery and be out for a month. Now that I won't be having surgery I guess there is no reason not to work out. Wish me luck.
I've sworn off pop, fast food and Cracker Barrel. I should lose 10 to 15 pounds easy just by saying goodbye to those three things.
Well, got an early day. Blog to ya soon...
Yup. I've come down with some cold that has been going around. I didn't even go to church this morning. I think a lot of that has to do with the Benedryl I took. That stuff knocks me out. I don't remember turning my alarm off. I missed an important meeting at after church too. I'll call Seth tomorrow and find out what I missed. The meeting was to involve me and some other students at Fairmont State putting a Bible study together. Not cool for me not to be there.
I did get some rest today. I know I needed it. Last night at work it felt like I was moving through molasses. Everything was in slow motion and it took too much energy to to simple tasks. Plus I was always hot. I went to bed around 8:30pm tonight and woke up around midnight. So I thought I'd blog and then go back to bed.
Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. I finally got the shelves into the storage shed. I will be moving a lot of my dad's tools into the shed plus finishing off the kitchen. Once the kitchen is packed I will move to the living rooms and dining room to pack everything in there. I'm making progress in the house since I got the BFI dumpster.
My triumphant return to the gym will be tomorrow. I've procrastinated enough. I have my workout penned out and my diet ready. I will not fall short in this. I feel horrible and I have to do something to make me feel better. I've been putting off going to the gym because I didn't want to get into shape only to have eye surgery and be out for a month. Now that I won't be having surgery I guess there is no reason not to work out. Wish me luck.
I've sworn off pop, fast food and Cracker Barrel. I should lose 10 to 15 pounds easy just by saying goodbye to those three things.
Well, got an early day. Blog to ya soon...
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
9-20-06
OK OK...So I haven't blogged in a while!!!
I can't believe I let it go this long. A lot has happened too. I've had a birthday, been to the eye doctor TWICE! and getting in touch with some old friends.
Lemme start with the bad news. I went to Ruby Memorial hospital in WV and the doc told me there was nothing he could do for my eye. He was rather despondent and was more concerned with getting me in and out. I was more upset over my treatment than the prognosis. So I scheduled a visit to my eye doctor in South Carolina. This past weekend I went down for my exam and he said the same thing the doc in WV said. Dr. Hall said there was nothing that could be done right now due to scar tissue growth. But he did say that in maybe five years there will be a medicine that will dissolve the scar tissue and enable me to have surgery to place my retina back where it belongs. I was sad to see that I will be with one eye for a few more years but hey! At least I still have an eye! As long as it's attached to the optic nerve there is still hope. I just don't think I'll be watching any 3-D movies any time soon.
Surprisingly my friend Courtland was in from China this past weekend. That was great. It was wonderful hanging out with him. I miss him a lot. It's been kinda hard to go through all of this tribulation with my best friend in China. But I know his prayers lift me up. I so have to go visit him in China. We're making plans to visit the great wall. There I will sing Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" in Chinese.
I will try to keep a better watch on how long I go without blogging. But right now I have to go to sleep.
I can't believe I let it go this long. A lot has happened too. I've had a birthday, been to the eye doctor TWICE! and getting in touch with some old friends.
Lemme start with the bad news. I went to Ruby Memorial hospital in WV and the doc told me there was nothing he could do for my eye. He was rather despondent and was more concerned with getting me in and out. I was more upset over my treatment than the prognosis. So I scheduled a visit to my eye doctor in South Carolina. This past weekend I went down for my exam and he said the same thing the doc in WV said. Dr. Hall said there was nothing that could be done right now due to scar tissue growth. But he did say that in maybe five years there will be a medicine that will dissolve the scar tissue and enable me to have surgery to place my retina back where it belongs. I was sad to see that I will be with one eye for a few more years but hey! At least I still have an eye! As long as it's attached to the optic nerve there is still hope. I just don't think I'll be watching any 3-D movies any time soon.
Surprisingly my friend Courtland was in from China this past weekend. That was great. It was wonderful hanging out with him. I miss him a lot. It's been kinda hard to go through all of this tribulation with my best friend in China. But I know his prayers lift me up. I so have to go visit him in China. We're making plans to visit the great wall. There I will sing Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" in Chinese.
I will try to keep a better watch on how long I go without blogging. But right now I have to go to sleep.
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