Monday, July 31, 2006
A GOOD WEEKEND.....
We truly had a nice weekend. Rocky was able to go to the gym to work out and came home with another magazine the guys gave him that published his picture and record of the last PowerLifter’s Meet. He can’t figure how they are getting the story of his record and surgery following. It is humbling to say the least…..he doesn’t feel that noteworthy. When you do what you do because you love the sport you already have your fulfillment. As his wife, I am extremely proud of his accomplishments, not only in his sport but his conduct in the battle with cancer.
I believe athletics of any kind teach teamwork, fair play and self-control. Organizations accomplish much the same. When the children were growing up I tried to get them in as many “team” functions as I could. Scouting, Camp Fire, school activities, church activities and music help the group as a whole and individually for all who participate.
We were able to go to church our first time since Rocky’s surgeries and chemo treatments. It was such pleasure to sit in the congregation and be part of corporate worship after almost five months absence. The music, the fellowship and sermon were appreciated and nourishing to both of us. If something becomes fairly routine in your life, you only have to be away for a time to fully appreciate the combined effort of many who work to make it happen.
It was heartwarming to be welcomed back by those who held us in their prayers and concern. They were greatly encouraged to see Rocky looking fit and tan. He doesn’t look like someone fighting colon cancer and it is easy to forget the disease’s attempt to take his life. I am so very grateful for the progress he has made thus far and we have been strengthened to keep at it. I continue to praise Dr. Miller and Dr. Weihe for their contributions and efforts.
I kept thinking about how people around the world are persecuted when they take on the Christian faith and how they are not able to meet in public to sing, pray or hear the gospel. It is sad to know that with the great privilege we have many neglect the opportunity to go to any church of choice. If we ever lose the ability to worship openly in this country I fear the consequences and loss we will realize. Too many times it is only then that people see the values lost in their neglect.
“Much of life cannot be explained….only witnessed.” Rachel Remen, MD.
……..and sometimes we hear that still, small voice.
Until tomorrow,
Essentially Esther
I believe athletics of any kind teach teamwork, fair play and self-control. Organizations accomplish much the same. When the children were growing up I tried to get them in as many “team” functions as I could. Scouting, Camp Fire, school activities, church activities and music help the group as a whole and individually for all who participate.
We were able to go to church our first time since Rocky’s surgeries and chemo treatments. It was such pleasure to sit in the congregation and be part of corporate worship after almost five months absence. The music, the fellowship and sermon were appreciated and nourishing to both of us. If something becomes fairly routine in your life, you only have to be away for a time to fully appreciate the combined effort of many who work to make it happen.
It was heartwarming to be welcomed back by those who held us in their prayers and concern. They were greatly encouraged to see Rocky looking fit and tan. He doesn’t look like someone fighting colon cancer and it is easy to forget the disease’s attempt to take his life. I am so very grateful for the progress he has made thus far and we have been strengthened to keep at it. I continue to praise Dr. Miller and Dr. Weihe for their contributions and efforts.
I kept thinking about how people around the world are persecuted when they take on the Christian faith and how they are not able to meet in public to sing, pray or hear the gospel. It is sad to know that with the great privilege we have many neglect the opportunity to go to any church of choice. If we ever lose the ability to worship openly in this country I fear the consequences and loss we will realize. Too many times it is only then that people see the values lost in their neglect.
“Much of life cannot be explained….only witnessed.” Rachel Remen, MD.
……..and sometimes we hear that still, small voice.
Until tomorrow,
Essentially Esther
