I Have Accepted—

My vision has blurred, but my sight has sharpened.

My body has softened, but my resolve has hardened.

My muscles have weakened, but my faith has strengthened.

I realize the man represented in my profile pic is long gone. It was taken just moments before my health changed on 31 JUL 94.

I have accepted—

—I will never again dive beneath the oceans.

—I will never again glide to earth under a parachute.

—I will never again plunge thru Class V rapids.

But because of my health—

—laughter is sweeter.

—hugs more compassionate.

—'I love yous' more meaningful.

I have experienced the depths of sorrow and the heights of joy. I have suffered unimaginable pain to then be comforted with soothing words of support.

Before everyone gets involved with the activities of Christmas, I wanted to say thank you for all those that have checked on me, prayed for me, flirted with me, encouraged me, debated me, etc. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous, blessing filled Happy New Year.

Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. (NIV)