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A Fall Update
Actually, to this “transplanted” (unintended double meaning) Michigander, the calendar declared “Fall” long before the thermometer here in North Carolina! But even with days in
On Saturday, September 7, We Are Walking!
If you live in the Charlotte area come join me at Carmel Park, Saturday, September 7. At 9 AM I will be attending “Walk for
My Personal D-Day
In the book I call July 29, 2016, “D-Day”… as in Discharge! The Cleveland Clinic released me from their 24/7 care and Diane drove me three
Reading and Remembering
I recently read my book… again! In the picture above, I am sitting in the soundproof recording studio after listening to myself read into the
April is Donate Life Month
Two years ago this month a Cleveland television station told my story. Other affiliates picked it up from around the nation. Copy and paste this
How are you doing?
I am asked that question many times throughout a normal week by people who know about my journey with IPF that led to a lung
Thank you for the Honor!
“This is to certify that the accompanying flag was flown over the United States Capitol on November 19, 2018. At the request of the Honorable
Front Page News!
Friends and family from my hometown of Cadillac, Michigan, have been an important part of my support system throughout this journey. I knew the local
Surprised by Tragedy now available at Park Road Book Store
Surprised by Tragedy now available at Park Road Books. Park Road Bookstore is located at 4139 Park Road, in Park Road Shopping Center. www.parkroadbooks.com
Simply Thankful – Today’s List
A new day Warm sunshine on my face Fresh air Laughter Stillness in the morning Friends Purpose Progress New birth Creativity Press “pause” to your
One Down, Three to Go
As I explain in my book, bronchoscopies are part of the regular rhythm of ongoing treatment in healing from my lung transplant. In the almost
New Beginnings
It feels great to finally release my first book! The hours spent writing and editing was an investment of time that will reverberate forward. I
The Value in a Surprise
Surprise party! I am in. Surprise tragedy!? Most people want no part of this type of surprise. Those two words don’t even sound good together!
Through Waiting Rooms
When you think of “waiting rooms” a great word picture doesn’t usually form in your mind. We have all experienced the rooms with slightly faded