Category Archives: Personal

DABDA Elizabeth Kubler Ross once wrote about the stages of grief.  DABDA — Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. I can attest to these steps.  I have definitely had points of them all.  All except perhaps the acceptance.  Tonight was … Continue reading →

I once wrote, “Inside a Broken Brain”.  This post is what is going on inside the brain about 15 months after the brain tumor was discovered. It is hard for me to quantify what the hardest thing is for me. … Continue reading →

I have had some rich conversations this past week. I have visited with friends, some of whom I have known for 16 years.  We have talked about family, faith, meaning, and more. I have revealed more about my deepest thoughts … Continue reading →

I spent 9 days working on Alternative treatment.  I never got lost.  :) The first week was very hard.  I had forgotten the format was to give many short exercises with rests between each one.  The exercises seemed dumb to … Continue reading →

Tomorrow I start treatment with a chiropractor who “specializes” in neurological issues.  I am skeptical he can help at all.  I am dreading what he will put me through in the process of trying. I want to walk properly.  This … Continue reading →

There are days that are very good.  Days I feel successful in my endeavors, days I understand I brought value to someone or something. And there are days I cannot hardly stand that I exist and use up valuable resources … Continue reading →

Today is one year from when I awoke with the double vision from the brain tumor.  It starts marking several key dates of change… dramatic change. By coincidence I read my surgery notes today as well.  Wow, it was a … Continue reading →

It seems the pressure is building and building.  I wonder how much more  pressure can be applied before there is a great big “POP!”.  Financial pressure, tax pressure, relational pressure, health pressures.  “God,” I cry out “Please, give me some … Continue reading →