A Day of Remembrance
“We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let beautiful stuff out.” Ray Bradbury, author. When I found that quote a few days ago, I knew I had to start…
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Celebration Is Important!
I’ve realized a fault I don’t think I’ve ever owned up to. I can explain in painstaking detail everything I know on some subjects. If you’ve listened to me before, you may think that’s the fault I’m talking about. But…
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Post Bone Marrow Transplant
Today, July 16 is Day 0 + 30 Make a statement First a quick note about the video above. When I left Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, my nurse asked if I wanted to ring the bell. My first thought…
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BMT Day + 2
Good Morning, Folks! Thank God for His overwhelming gifts! I’m delighted to tell you the bone marrow transplant (BMT) was successfully performed on Thursday. I’ll still be recovering for some time, as in months, as the donor’s marrow takes over…
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Find your reason, find your peace.
I’m still on the path we’ve discussed. As predicted, I entered Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist on Thursday, June 9 to begin my bone marrow transplant journey. I’ll admit to having some misgivings about the procedure. It seems strange to…
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Getting a little exercise
I’m thankful for warm dry weather today. I got out for a walk with my brother, Bruce Stonestreet, this morning. He’s been kind enough to make the trek down from Mt Airy to walk with me some lately. We haven’t…
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Fear by any other name is still fear
The Apostle Paul told us fear is not from God. 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV) 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. BibleGateway Anything can be a…
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Live the Let-Go Life
Occasionally I come across something that is so simply profound that it must be shared. My wife, Iris, stumbled across this video and started telling me about it. I got her to forward it so I could listen. This is…
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Trust Leads to Rest
Do you ever get sidetracked? I certainly do. As you know, I have been working from home since I left the hospital on December 8, 2021. In spite of being active, I’m beginning to realize that too many days seem…
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No Whining!
Absolutely! This is a great message. It’s the same way I feel about my treatment for AML. I may not be wild about undergoing the treatment, BUT (here comes the truth) God has richly blessed me throughout the process. Thank…
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