Last Wednesday afternoon, I got a call from my brother John. I had accidentally left my cell phone on vibrate from a meeting earlier in the day. He had already hung up by the time I answered it. I finished going through the kid’s backpacks and got them started on their homework before I called […]
Inspiration
My Prayer
I have been struggling recently to blog something,anything. I would sit down at my computer but no words would come; nothing seemed appropriate. I attended several funerals last week. My friends have been very heavy on my heart and I just wasn’t in the frame of mind to post something positive or upbeat and […]
The Long and Winding Road
I took a trip down the “Long and Winding Road” near my hometown in East Texas this past weekend. I haven’t been down this road in a very long time. It is about 3 miles long and full of twists and curves. Not only is it scenic but is also somewhat secluded as well. […]
Dear Chelsea
My niece Chelsea is graduating high school today. She is walking across the same stage I did twenty- nine years ago. What an amazing young lady she has turned out to be. Her parents did a wonderful job in raising her. Where has the time gone? She has always seemed so wise beyond her years. […]
My Two Reasons to Live Fearlessly
Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking to first year medical students enrolled at UT Health Science Center. The topic was about death and dying. The professors wanted the students to experience personal stories after almost a full year of studying textbooks. This isn’t a new program and has been going on for many years. […]
Defining Faith
I could probably write 100 different inspirational stories about the people that I have met since first getting the news that one of our twins would be born with Down Syndrome. There are so many examples of courage, faith and determination in our local San Antonio support group. One person that I feel very compelled to […]