I heard of a young man named Ray Hoo, who had just graduated from Iowa State University. He returned to his native Jamaica where he tried to find a job. His brother arranged for him to have an interview with the chairman of the Jamaican banana industry. Things went well during the interview and the [...]
Archive for June, 2009
I don’t Live for Bananas
Posted in Uncategorized on June 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
They Didn’t Even Smell Like Smoke
Posted in Uncategorized on June 26, 2009 | 2 Comments »
They had been kidnapped, taken from their homes and families, ripped from the culture and their heritage.
Even something as fundamental as their names were changed to reflect their captor’s heathen concepts….
I have been studying these Hebrew boys as I read their story in the Book of Daniel.
Just think about it…three powerless youths, trapped in hostile, [...]
Challenges Are Opportunities
Posted in Uncategorized on June 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I see the challenges in my life as the opportunies in which God can demonstrate His power.
I should never feel weak, alone or timid when my loyalty is being tested. I have learned it is exactly at this point that God exhibits His faithfulness.
And, when I stay true in the face of adversity it translates into [...]
What’s New?
Posted in Uncategorized on June 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The wise man Solomon wrote that there is nothing new under the sun.
I think what he meant to say was that there is nothing in the world that God did not already know about from the beginning, and provide a way for us to hold to the unchanging truth in spite of the changes that [...]
Caregiver and/or Comforter?
Posted in Uncategorized on June 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I am prompted to share a few more thoughts (not intended to be exhaustive) about care-giving.
Almost immediately after posting my most recent blog I received numerous calls and forty e-mails with a plethora of comments. The comments ranged from “bless you” to “If people only knew”.
Now I am more intrigued than ever. I thought that [...]
I Have Become Aware
Posted in Uncategorized on June 19, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Until now I have never realized the monumental task that a caregiver faces.
I write this post knowing full well that it may sound like I am complaining. I am not! I have become aware.
I am sure that there are degrees of care giving ranging from caring for a loved one who is suffering with a cold or [...]
“……..But Joy Comes in the Morning”
Posted in Uncategorized on June 17, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Yesterday seemed like it would never end. Sandy’s pain was completely out of control.
And, somehow it was my fault. There was a sense of frustration and helplessness but I knew that many people were praying and any minute God would intervene.
My associate, Jay Jethro, was here with us during the late afternoon and we prayed. Then, [...]
Update on Sandy
Posted in Uncategorized on June 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Yesterday Sandy was transferred from ICU to the sixth floor. Once again , it seemed like a questionable call since she continued to be in severe pain and could not get the same degree of attention that she was afforded in ICU. All the professionals seem to think that she needs to endure the pain. [...]
We Are Making Progress
Posted in Uncategorized on June 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Sandy had a good night and remained in the Neuro ICU.
This morning she was in a lot of pain again as the doctors continue to experiment with different drugs to relieve the pain. Though they had stopped giving her the Oxycondin they decided to prescribe it again.
She was on her feet for the first time [...]
Finally, A Little Rest
Posted in Uncategorized on June 14, 2009 | 5 Comments »
At about 1:30PM Sandy was able to relax enough to go to sleep. After almost twenty-four hours of crying and writhing in pain the doctors were able to give her something that dulled the pain.
As I understand it, the oxygen levels had become messed up. The carbon dioxide levels were seriously elevated. The result was that [...]
