Greetings, Internet.
I have been doing a lot lately, and just want to recap. It's a time of mixed emotions I guess. My lovely wife and I just shared an annirversary May 18th. I work nights, and came home to a surprise when she and my son had gotten up early and cooked breakfast. They also played a video on the projector with pictures of my wife and me, set to Rod Stewart's "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You". They also gave me a gift, replacement arts for my satellite radio. I was stoked, and kind of emberrassed. I hadn't gotten my wife anything, as we decided (or so I thought) to do something together this weekend. Also, I was in kind of a fog and unable to even think about our annirversary because of some bad news this week.
The day before, I got a call from my sister-in-law telling me that my dad has cancer, and is inoperable. The doctors might be able to keep it at bay with chemo, which is often more difficult than actually just having cancer. It's weird too, because talking to dad, you'd never know he's sick. He's not hurting, just having difficulty catching his breath on occassion. I'm making a trip back to see him in a coule of weeks, but this is not easy to absorb.
I have been doing a lot lately, and just want to recap. It's a time of mixed emotions I guess. My lovely wife and I just shared an annirversary May 18th. I work nights, and came home to a surprise when she and my son had gotten up early and cooked breakfast. They also played a video on the projector with pictures of my wife and me, set to Rod Stewart's "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You". They also gave me a gift, replacement arts for my satellite radio. I was stoked, and kind of emberrassed. I hadn't gotten my wife anything, as we decided (or so I thought) to do something together this weekend. Also, I was in kind of a fog and unable to even think about our annirversary because of some bad news this week.
The day before, I got a call from my sister-in-law telling me that my dad has cancer, and is inoperable. The doctors might be able to keep it at bay with chemo, which is often more difficult than actually just having cancer. It's weird too, because talking to dad, you'd never know he's sick. He's not hurting, just having difficulty catching his breath on occassion. I'm making a trip back to see him in a coule of weeks, but this is not easy to absorb.
What else is going on...for Mother's Day, I took the wife to a state park where they were having an annual tour of the Black Bears. We rode a tram with 30 people and got some pictures of these amazing animals. One of the shots is in the upper corner of this blog. I wish it was more clear, but I think I was close enough for my comfort zone! We also camped out, and walked a nature trail, snapping some more nature shots, including several turtles, snakes, and other stuff. Good times.
My oldest son is about to hit his 20th birthday. He finished his first year of college and was hoping we could take a road trip, but now with our limited time I may have to cut that as we'll be visiting my dad also. Life seems to be zooming at me lately, but I'm taking it in stride and trying to hold it all together. I'm supposed to be the Rock of Gibralter for the family, although I'm feeling a little more like magma than actual rock this week. If you are reading this, consider praying for my family, especially dad, as he undergoes more tests and treatment. Thanks.
Verse to remember:
PSALMS 1:1-2
"Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or stand in the way of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night." (NIV Student Bible)
