What I Know Now

Update: My pastor talked about the new commandment that Jesus mentioned in John 13:34 and 35: “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye l...

“You have a large JUSTICE button!” I am working through some emotional trials and have been for over 5 years. You see, I’m divorced. I hate...

Another installment from Boundaries… What kind of friend am I? To be clear, I’m talking about friendships outside of marriage, romantic re...

Gratitude – The quality of being grateful and thankful for the positive and negative events in life. My friend, Jarod expressed gratitude t...

Boundary – A barrier to keep out unwanted items, or to keep in only the items that I feel comfortable with. Still reading the book “Boundar...

Imposter Syndrome Have you heard of it? I mentioned it in my January 2, 2018 #OneWord post. I’ve talked to Crista about it and how I fee...

I was a growing boy. I ate everything I could because I had a fast metabolism. I remember eating out at a Phoenix restaurant called Tom Tate...

I once thought that I knew everything. But soon I was proven wrong, but I didn’t listen to the facts from my family, my close friends, or e...

My first full day home since leaving for FETC. I read an article about a young, 26, woman who committed suicide. Always a sad situation tha...

Have you ever… Sat down with the intention to do one thing but end up in a place that you’d never thought? Wanted to accomplish a task but...

Last day of #FETC. The hardest part of saying goodbye to so many friends and new friends is that it never feels as though you didn’t have e...

BREATHE!!! You have planned for this moment. Take a breath and slow down. This was my thought process as I was checking in for my flight. ...

What a day! I didn’t know being on the Vendor side of education was so different. Both sides, private and public, is about relationships. ...

Today was a good day. I have returned to FL to partake in a conference that I have made lifelong friends. It was here I was first invited ...

Today I received a message… There is a story of a warrior named Jonathan. He was the son of King Saul, the king of Israel. Jonathan was tir...

One year ago. I knew it was coming, yet I desperately hoped it wouldn’t. 4 + years in the process. Therapy session after therapy session....

I am in a cage. I made it by saying Yes to do things I really didn’t want to do. So, I lied to the requestors, “Sure! I’ll do it.” Yet my...

Allergies I am allergic to a few things: Milk (sodium caseinate, whey, to name a few) Milkweed Pine tree pollen Unethical behavior Po...

Full day. Empty day. Worked with teachers. Drove 4.5 hours home. I’m full yet not filled. Tomorrow is not here, so I shall enjoy today....

What a day! Started with my sister at home. Then dropping her off at her Manhattan hotel across the street from the Freedom Tower. Drove ...

Time is up. My sister has been a HUGE help since I was admitted to the hospital. She has been by my side since then. She cooked meals, tak...

Today my youngest son turns 8. He shares the day with two other friends of mine. He has been a huge blessing to me as he is his own person...

Strongest day yet. All day at work and ate well. However, I still have a hitch in my gitty-up. I could call it Thorn in the side. Prick...

1 week 7 days 168 hours 10080 minutes 604800 seconds The time since my ICD implant. It has been a week of reflection, pain, healing, g...

Went to the office today. It was good and exhausting. Did I rush back? Maybe, but I needed to leave the house. Cabin fever was setting in....

“What’s the rush?” I have been in a rush. If you have been following my journey, you know I’ve been told, “Medical issues. Return to a slo...