May 13th, 2013

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
- Lao Tzu

I have had a difficult time recently.  I was walking in the garage, got dizzy and fell backwards, hitting my head on the concrete floor. 

I thought I just had a bump on my head until Jordan, my youngest started to scream!  Laura called 911 and I “enjoyed” my first ambulance ride.  I got four staples and was released with a clean bill of health. 

The following week I had my breathing checked and found out my lung capacity has gone from 90% to 54% in just a few months. 

My doctor wants to do all sorts of things before I degrade further:  Surgically insert a feeding tube, put me on a breathing device and have an in-home physical therapist work with me.

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All in all, a couple of bad weeks.  I was feeling pretty down, seeing the end quickly approaching when I was reminded of a truth:  What we focus on grows.

I could focus on my problems or focus on my solution:  Christ

Shifting my attention to the good made me feel a lot better.

I could have been badly hurt when I fell, I didn’t.

I have options with my breathing.

Most importantly, I am surrounded by people who love me.

 

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To that end, we made a video showing how much effort it takes to meet my daily needs.  If you saw the last video “Beautiful” it is obvious that my body continues to decline.  Nonetheless, I keep strong because of my family.  

Stay strong and focus on good.