As many are preparing for Christmas and the new year, I am reflecting on what my life was like 32 years ago when only God knew cancer cells were spreading uncontrollably in my blood and bone marrow. At this point, the pain caused by undiagnosed cancer was controlling my life. I quit the basketball team… Continue reading Christmas is a Time for Reflection
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Writing a Children’s Book
My mom always said, "make plans and God laughs." This has been the story of my life, this children's book is an example of this. Earlier this year Dana Sue at Bell Asteri (my publisher) put out a request for short stories for a bedtime story book she was writing. I saw the request and… Continue reading Writing a Children’s Book
Until We Dance Again
On Sunday August 24, 2025, I received a text that would break me. A text from Royce's wife, Chelsea telling me that my best friend was gone. That he passed away suddenly and unexpectedly the day before. Lee was in Las Vegas for work, and I sat on the sofa numb wishing and hoping the… Continue reading Until We Dance Again
Listening to God
On our last day at the Teddy Roosevelt National Park, Lee and I decided to hike the Lower Paddock Trail that goes through the valley hoping to see the herd of bison. Up until this point we had only seen small groups, not the huge herds they were talking about. When we pulled into the… Continue reading Listening to God
Signs from God
In life, when something bad happens, we often ask “Why me” or “God how did you let this happen.” If God is so good, why did I get cancer? Thankfully because of the way I was raised and the faith I had before I got sick, I never asked any of those questions. I understood… Continue reading Signs from God
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