THERAPY

Today, I finished up my last therapy session for my knee. While I am delighted, excited and also obtained my goals on the long and somtimes painful road to recovery, it was bitter-sweet. It is a great feeling to be able to have the flexibility and stableness back in my knee and the ability to…Read more THERAPY

TRAINS

I love trains. Most people get annoyed at having to wait at railroad crossings while a long train passes. To me its interesting looking at all the different train cars rolling by and the graffiti art that's on them. I have mentioned to my wife on different occasions about how some of these people who…Read more TRAINS

NO TIME

A few weeks ago, I deleted my Facebook account. It wasn't hard to do, asnd I don't even miss it. Things I have noticed about Facebook: 1. Many ads for products are scams. If you want to know if it is a real deal or not, look for their website address. If you can't find…Read more NO TIME

CELEBRATIONS

Yesterday, my niece's husband just finished up his last Physical therapy session for his knee replacement. When I heard about it, I was instantly overjoyed and wished we lived closer so I could give him a huge hug and say WELL DONE! Some of you may say "so what's the big deal?" It is a…Read more CELEBRATIONS

ENCOURAGEMENT

In the evening of October 8th, 1871, a barn in the southwest corner of a big city a small fire started in a barn. The fire soon became inraged and burnt 3.3 acres of the city and killing over 300 residents. This was known as the Great Chicago Fire. Horatio Spafford was a well to…Read more ENCOURAGEMENT

SELFISHNESS

Some of the people in our United States, just really need to start acting like adults. I just read a story of a woman in California that urinated on the floor of a Verizon store because she was told to either wear a mask or leave. REALLY? Talk about being childish. Wearing a mask I'll…Read more SELFISHNESS

THUNDERSTORMS

Sitting on my porch and just enjoying the sounds of nature when my phone sounds out a siren. When I hear that sound, I know severe weather of some sort is nearby. I can feel a temperature difference across my bare arms and smell of that sweet scent just before it rains. Picking up my…Read more THUNDERSTORMS

HELICOPTER RIDE

There was an elderly couple who went to their local fair every year. As they would walk around they would always walk by a pilot who gave helicopter rides.The old man stopped and ask the pilot how much does it cost for the helicopter ride. The pilot said $50.00. The old man turned to his…Read more HELICOPTER RIDE

REASONS

I started writing this blog for a couple of reasons. The first reason, is after a conversation with my niece many years ago. I asked her about why she started her blog.  Her reply to me, inspired and encouraged me to start writing in my own blog of what mattered to me the most. Second…Read more REASONS

WHO I AM

I really don't like to talk about myself much because I always think its vain to do so. However, I do want you to know a little bit more about me. If you have read any of my blogs, I hope that you have noticed that I am a Born Again, Bible believing Christian. I…Read more WHO I AM

I AM A GOOD PERSON?

For the most of us, we generally think of ourselves as a good person. Most of us try and do the right things, we try and help others in need, abide by the laws of our government. Yes, I think most of us consider ourselves as good people. What if I were to tell you…Read more I AM A GOOD PERSON?

MASKED

This current pandemic we are in has change the normalization of life for all of us. The idea of wearing a mask where ever you go is something that I found hard to get use to. I have read many pluses and minuses of wearing a mask but still I have a problem wrapping my…Read more MASKED

SLOW DOWN

I consider myself as a fast paced busy person. I've been told by many "no moss grows under your feet does it". I laugh at that comment but when I stop and think about it, I realize there is more truth in that comment than I would like to admit. Being fast paced is not…Read more SLOW DOWN

FAMILY

My oldest son, had a motorcycle accident yesterday afternoon. Though he did not sustain any major injuries it was still an ordeal for all of his family members. Eventhough my son is a very good defensive and safe rider, accidents still happen. We believe this accident happened because someone at a performance shop didn't follow…Read more FAMILY

BAD REPORTING

Today I was reading through the news keeping up on what's happening in the US. News can be so depressing and you also don't know if your getting the full truth. So many reporters only report on their view instead of reporting on just the facts to let you make up your own mind. For…Read more BAD REPORTING

PUT IN THE WORK

Just recently, 2 weeks ago actually, I went through major surgery and had a artificial knee joint put in.  I know millions of people have had knee replacement done but this was the first for me. Before the surgery I had talked to many of my friends who had knees replaced and I would always…Read more PUT IN THE WORK

Responsability is Yours

I'm going to talk about a touchy subject for some. I'm talking about "Black Lives Matter" Blm. I believe that there is still to much racism in America but I don't agree the way blm movement has gone about getting attention. Awareness of how blacks are racial profiled needs to be delta with, but causing…Read more Responsability is Yours