Rearview Reflections

A year ago I was recovering from abdominal surgery and awaiting the results of CT scans and blood work to determine whether, or not I had a form of lymphoma. I vividly remember when the oncologist called in late May to confirm there was no evidence of lymphoma! Lessons I learned from that experience?

• Every day is a gift from God and there are no guarantees for tomorrow.
• Redeem the time since it's so precious and fleeting.
  
• God is indeed an "ever-present help in times of trouble".
• Prayer is even more powerful than I previously believed.
  
• I am a wealthy man: I am rich in family and friends.
• God's Word speaks to every moment and situation in life.
• Gratitude is the appropriate response to God's grace.
• There are people far more deserving of being healed than me. I am undeserving and humbled.
• Everyone has something they are struggling with, or battling. Be sensitive to it.
• Get your blood pressure checked regularly. It saved my life!