It is purple. A symbol of victory. A symbol of hope. It is the Relay for Life survivor shirt. I cannot tell you how it feels to put on that purple t-shirt each year. Such a simple thing really, but it reminds me of my victory every time I slip it over my head…like a … Continue reading It’s Purple

There is no way I would have believed you if you told me last week my knee would be better by today. When I could not put my foot… even my big toe… on the ground without excruciating pain I could not have imagined that the pain would disappear. Even Bill, who was having to … Continue reading Training vs Recovery

I will probably be on the workman’s comp video next year for stupid ways to get hurt at work. So here is the story. I was getting the glass case at school ready for the governor’s visit next week. I needed to put something on the top shelf…which of course I cannot reach. I got … Continue reading The Knee Story

I guess it was bound to happen. I am injured. I hear that happens to athletes…so does this mean I am one now? Maybe one twist too many or a few steps too far. My knee (actually my meniscus) is in pain. I go for an MRI on Friday to see how bad it is. … Continue reading Injured

We would like to invite you to a reception for the Fangmann family in recognition of 9 years of ministry to our family. It is our desire to bring healing and closure for this family and to offer an opportunity for others to express gratitude for their service to us. It is our wish that … Continue reading An Invitation for my church friends

Lesson 24- Walk It Out I haven’t written a fitness blog in a long time. My guess is that you may have noticed this and wondered what is up? The reason is I have not had much to say, not a lot of new lessons really. However, I do not want you to mistake my … Continue reading Fitness Lesson 24 Walk it Out

Louise Louise had two doctor’s appointments today to review the results of her latest scan, one with the radiologist, the other with the oncologist. Both were very pleased with the results. The oncologist said that she will not have to have another scan for 6 months instead of 3. That tells me that the doctor … Continue reading Updates on Louise and Hannah

Thunderstorms in the mountains are an adventure. I remember as a kid, sitting on the front porch of our mountain home watching the clouds roll in. From up on top of the mountain, you could see, hear, and smell the storm long before it arrived. The thunder moves over and around the peaks in the … Continue reading Thunderstorms

Peter entered an essay contest at school. He was a runner up in the state. Here is his Essay...get your Kleenex. "Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark." Rabindranath Tagore When I was ten my mom told me she had cancer. It was a scary realization. I know … Continue reading Peter’s Essay

My heart is broken. The word says we weep with those who weep…tonight I weep for my friends the Fangmans. Leaving the church where you have served for over 8 years seems more like an amputation than a resignation. I know deep pain that comes from within the body of Christ is some of the … Continue reading Brokenhearted