Posts in the category of Experiences




Cancer Left It’s Mark on Me

Four days ago I had my surgery to remove the cancerous growth from my thyroid and nearby lymph nodes. Four days ago I went under the knife for the first time in more than 30 years. It was a nerve-wracking experience, but one we got through okay.

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I Get A Scar This Week

"Pain is temporary, but glory is forever." That's how one of the quotes goes. Another says: "Pain is temporary and chicks dig scars." I'm not sure who to attribute those quotes to, but the second was repeated often during my time training in the martial arts.

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New Year, New Calling

When we first moved here to Oregon we both felt that we were being guided here for a reason. But after months of attending church, going to as many activities as we could manage and making ourselves available; we had received no calling.

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Major Life Changes

After finding a place to live and getting comfortable in our new ward family, we were able to be accepted for the Oregon Health Plan, which is basically Medicaid in Oregon. Soon after receiving our cards I went to see the doctor about swelling in my leg.

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