Time to Jump
It’s been ten years since I jumped out of an airplane, but I’ll never forget it. The first two weeks of training at the US Army Airborne School are spent on the ground and in towers. Soldiers jump from four-foot…
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Abrie Sings the 80s
I proudly confess that I have recently listened to songs by Milli Vanilli and Fine Young Cannibals. In fact, my 80s playlist on Spotify has gotten a lot of airtime. And it’s not just me that enjoys it, either. Abrie…
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It’s Hard to Be Served
A haircut. A massage. A gallon of milk. Mowing the lawn. Babysitting our girls. A couple hundred dollars to defray expenses. A race ran in my honor. These are just a few examples of the myriad blessings that family, friends,…
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Am I Worth It?
“Am I worth it?” I asked, only half-joking, as I looked over at Christi. She was standing over the kitchen sink, cleaning up the mess from making yet another protein smoothie to help me gain some weight. She has been…
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You Cannot Steal My Joy
I can’t begin to explain the flood of emotions last week when Christi and I got the news that my bone marrow biopsy was negative, meaning no leukemia was detected in my marrow. The moments after I hung up the…
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Today is the Day
Today’s the day…again. Today is another day that I go back to the doctor for more tests to see if the cancer is still in remission. Today is the day that Christi and I make yet another ominous drive to…
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I Surrender
It’s not about me. This life, that is. Oh, sure, I try to make it that way. It is human nature, but it’s wrong. As the roller coaster ride called “Cancer” continues, I have so easily got caught up in…
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A Matter of Perspective
The drive to Lexington early Thursday morning was long and lonely. It was the first time that I’d driven on the interstate in over two months, so I kept my speed just a little above the limit. I really wasn’t…
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Mistaken Identity
Quick Update. My time at home has been better than imagined. I’ve felt great and have spent much time with Christi and the girls. By the good grace of God we also learned this week that two stem-cell donors have…
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“A Good Day” – A Poem by my Wife
It’s understood that trials in one’s life don’t only affect the afflicted. The lives of family and friends are often just as impacted. Even so, it’s easy to overlook or minimize the challenges faced by others. Their perspective is often…
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