The daily stoic : 366 meditations on wisdom, perseverance, and the art of living / Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman. November 11th IT’S NOT THE THING, IT’S WHAT WE MAKE OF IT "When you are distressed by an external thing, it’s not the thing itself that troubles you, but only your judgment of it. And … Continue reading FDR
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11.8.17 Parker’s Mama
We are all lifting this sweet boy up in prayers of healing and recovery. like any successful family, this one has a powerhouse mama who loves her boys unconditionally. Today is this amazing mama’s birthday. please help us shower her in celebration and love! Please join me in loving on Parker’s Mama today as she … Continue reading 11.8.17 Parker’s Mama
10.30.17 Surgery Day!
Port Party is officially upon us! I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a nervous wreck. My focus all last week was getting to the wedding, and now that the wedding was perfect I’m left without distractions. Look how beautiful the brand new Powell’s are: (how’s that for distraction?) I’ve never had surgery before, … Continue reading 10.30.17 Surgery Day!
10.18.17 Transitions
Kenneth and I are excited about the transitions that are taking place in our little world. As you surely know by now, everything we do is well planned, changed, redirected, and documented for all to share in the chaos. We are praying for continued peace and confidence through this opportunity and ask for your love … Continue reading 10.18.17 Transitions
10.2.17 Mind = Blown
According to this article from the Department of Health and Human Services, “The Food and Drug Administration today announced the approval of riluzole, the first drug that has been shown to prolong the survival of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.” This article is dated December 12, 1995. Lou … Continue reading 10.2.17 Mind = Blown
9.11.17 TSU UB
Y'all know I like to talk. Y'all know I bleed purple with the best of them. And y'all know I jump on every opportunity to give back to the people and organizations that invested in my success and in the adult-ish person I am today. If you recall, I gave a moving, song filled speech … Continue reading 9.11.17 TSU UB
8.31.17 Hello, is it me you’re looking for?
Have you ever had that feeling that everything you hear indirectly applies directly to you? Like you're the kid in the back of the classroom of life and the teacher calls on you repeatedly? Or you catch the end of a conversation on the radio and you're not sure why but in your heart you … Continue reading 8.31.17 Hello, is it me you’re looking for?
8.23.17 National ALS Biorepository
Apparently, I don't need my blood for myself. Anything for science, right? PLM took 5 tubes Saturday while we were in Boston, and the CDC took 5 tubes yesterday for the National ALS Biorepository. What is the National ALS Biorepository? The term biorepository usually refers to a facility that collects and stores samples of biological … Continue reading 8.23.17 National ALS Biorepository
8.22.17 Be Sweet to One Another
God knew exactly what he was doing when he brought all these sweet, crazy friends into my life. It's important to support each other in every way, cover each other in prayer everyday, and always, always, always be able to laugh at yourself - and if you can't, we'll laugh, hard, for you. Few examples … Continue reading 8.22.17 Be Sweet to One Another
8.21.17 Good Times Never Seemed so Good
Boston was amazing. We landed late Friday, ordered pizza and tracked the protest so we could avoid it. Saturday started with the Patients Like Me blood draw then we set out to explore our surroundings. We ate and drank our way around the city and enjoyed a new experience for both of us: seeing a … Continue reading 8.21.17 Good Times Never Seemed so Good
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