"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted... Read more →

“… Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me." -- John 18:11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On a warm Saturday morning July 15, standing before family and friends on the grounds of Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, I had the privilege of giving a eulogy for my late grandmother, Margaret... Read more →

“Today we fight. Tomorrow we fight. The day after, we fight. And if this disease plans on whipping [me], it better bring a lunch, 'cause it's gonna have a long day doing it.” ― Jim Beaver, Life's That Way: A Memoir ------------------------------------------------------------------------- My oncologist, Dr. Sekwon Jang, committed to helping... Read more →

Life after my cancer diagnosis and the successful treatment has quite honestly left me facing a new man in the mirror, so to speak. I’m not quite sure what to make of him. Even though he appears much stronger and looks healthy, he has come to accept not only the... Read more →

I can still vividly remember that day. Following 13 weeks of Marine boot camp, one of most difficult experiences of my life, I stood at attention on the parade deck in front of my Drill Instructors ... waiting to hear "ON THIS DAY, WE’RE PROUD TO CALL YOU U.S. MARINES!"... Read more →