Dick Foth was the speaker this weekend at Timberline Church. In his message on this weekend before Thanksgiving he shared how an acquaintance of his always responds to the normal greeting, “how are you?” with “I’m alive and grateful.” As he had us repeat that phrase I found it unusually impacting on a personal level.(…)
Yesterday when I was leaving Northern Colorado Rehab hospital once of the occupational therapists asked me if I had any “big plans” for the weekend. I pause and then said, “No!” It seems over the years Debbie and I have enjoyed more laid back weekends and have never been in the habit of making plans(…)
Today was a nice “warmer winter” day. It is great when the temps in Colorado near 50 can feel so comfortable. I had a return visit to Northern Colorado Rehab for outpatient therapy. This appointment came a little sooner than I anticipated but I wanted to get in before my regular physical therapist is gone(…)
Today, I was back to my routine in a much quieter house. Perhaps my morning nap was a needed recovery time from yesterday and the days before. I did get to the fitness center for a workout. It was my first of this week and the first on since last Friday. I guess I had(…)
Today, Stephanie and McKenzie returned to Atlanta. We left for Denver this morning and went by to see Christian and then stopped at Fort Logan National Cemetery to visit the grave of Elmer and Isla Kercher (Debbie’s parents) and then met my mother for lunch. We got Stephanie to the airport in plenty of time(…)
Today I had the opportunity to speak to one of the Loveland Rotary club’s. This is the largest Rotary Club in Loveland and is an active and growing club with visitors, new members and projects that impact the community and the world. My thanks to Jim Welker for inviting me and making the arrangements. I(…)
