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7/10/2017

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​Laura asked me to share my thoughts with... everyone. I simply asked, “Why would anyone care to hear the ramblings of a mad man?"
 
She told me, “Write. You must have thoughts racing through your mind.”
 
I shook my head, clearly indicating,  “No.” I pointed out that typing one letter at a time is beyond frustrating!
 
Then she gave me that look every husband has received, “Ok, you can do what you want, don't consider my feelings."  When she really means, “Be reasonable, do it my way!" Ladies, don't bother denying this is part of your arsenal. 

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Here we go... fire hydrant meet glass:
 
~A simple yet profound observation - watching my daughters express being bored with being children and are in a rush to become adults, and then long to be children again. I was no different; however, the youth of today seem to have an accelerated entry into adulthood.
 
~People in general sacrifice their health to make money and then sacrifice their money to restore their health. Perhaps my MS and ALS are precipitates of my choices. PERHAPS. Or they are part of being in a fallen world. 
 
~I’ve learned that what I have in my life pales in comparison to who I have in my life.
 
~To my children, actually to all children, actually to everyone: Nothing good will come out of comparing yourself to others. You're basing the comparison on a snapshot of their life. Photos can be deceptive.
 
~I have learned that it only takes a few seconds to cause deep wounds in persons we love, and that it takes many years to heal them. So ask yourself, “How will this argument or scolding end?" Put yourself in that person’s shoes. Ask yourself, “Would you like to be spoken to that way?" Remember, words are like pawns on a chess board, they can't be moved back! 
 
~Learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness. It is important to forgive yourself. Give yourself a break, even Jesus blew it with one out of twelve of his followers. (Calm down, just joking.)

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~Benjamin Franklin said, “Wealth comes from increasing income and decreasing wants.” That is wise advice. I want to focus on "wants”.   You have the same disease that I have. I’m not talking about ALS, I am talking about the demon called “flesh” which is always hungry. The flesh wants food, power, money, sex, pleasure and comfort right now! 
 
One word to describe this demon: INSATIABLE. This demon lies with promises of a better tomorrow if you sacrifice today - your family, your relationships, even your health!
 
How can this demon be exorcised?  If we turn to the Bible, Jesus taught a remedy.  He says, “Deny yourself, pick up your cross and follow me!"  I struggle with this one because I have been forced to give up most activities that gave me pleasure from talking, eating and drinking, to just scratching myself. Regardless, I still have a ways to go.
 
Surprisingly, the more I give up, the more I experience freedom. I am becoming aware that my "wants" are pretending to be "needs"!   In other words, I have very few needs for me to live. (I have to admit that I would love to be able to scratch myself!)
 
~Money: People have said, "According to the Bible, money is the root of all evil." Agree, yes or no? If you disagreed, you would be correct.
 
The Apostle Paul, in his first letter to his young disciple, Timothy, said, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”  (1 Timothy 6:10). 
 
Money vs. loving money itself is the problem. Think about King Solomon or King David, they were blessed by God with wealth. God is interested in the heart. Money provides options, having money gives you flexibility.  

​This text took me, literally, one month to type. I got tired and quit many times but something inside kept urging me to keep typing. Someone needed this message. My question is, did this speak to YOU? 

11 Comments
Mark Mary
7/10/2017 06:57:22 pm

Akhil. Your words, thoughts and wisdom are a gift from God. Please keep sharing as the are fruitful. Love to you and your family!!! Your friend. Mark

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Chadd
7/10/2017 07:21:47 pm

A ton of real wisdom in here. Thanks for enduring the painful process of typing so that we can all benefit.

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Phil Camden link
7/10/2017 08:26:10 pm

Thanks for the time, energy and wisdom. So good. Liked :Remember, words are like pawns on a chess board, they can't be moved back! you have given pearls. Love from Aus.

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Cecelis
7/10/2017 09:40:26 pm

Akhil, yes it all spoke to me! Thank you!

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Pam Hiugh
7/11/2017 01:32:35 am

Akhil... Beautiful. Thank you for enduring and sharing your thoughts. Wisdom from God! And I'm glad Laura used her persuasive wiles to nudge you. I needed your insight today. Hugs to you and family.

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Bo
7/11/2017 07:53:28 am

Oh, goodness, Akhil - this is just so good. Thank you for your investment of love, time, energy and physical resources to get it out to the world. We are better for it.

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Dottie belden
7/13/2017 02:28:51 pm

Words of wisdom. We think of you and Laura often. Back in St Louis for most of the year.

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Patty Watkinson
7/14/2017 01:35:54 am

Thank You, Thank You Akhil for sharing, Laura for encouraging! It was painstaking work but you never know how many lives you've touched. God has a purpose to fulfill and your obedience and wisdom is at work for the kingdom! You are loved ....prayers of thanks to you 😍

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Melanie
7/14/2017 09:25:56 am

Akhil, it was GOOD to read your monthly installment. Keep on keeping on. God is good.😇

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Betty
9/10/2017 01:53:10 pm

Having watched you work to get the words out, I deeply appreciate your sacrifice to share this with us, with me. Your struggle is not unnoticed!

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Danielle
8/1/2018 11:40:01 am

I wanted to look more into your story after reading an article on people.com. This is sage advice, easily forgotten with the ins and outs and stresses of everyday life. Thank you for these reminders, it's wonderful and put a tear in my eye. I wish for a miracle, but if not to be, peace with you and your family. This blog is very eye-opening on ailments I knew very little of.

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