When you think of outer-space, images of adventure are usually the first to rush to the forefront of the mind, but, the truth is, a trip to outer-space would probably be more traumatic than invigorating. At first, this assessment might seem harsh due to the charming space odysseys we've seen depicted on theater screens. When [...]
“I just need you to trust me.” The look on the doctor’s face was genuine, but I wasn’t fully convinced. He was smiling, but his response felt more patronizing than uplifting. I responded slowly to calm the frustration that was beginning to ignite in the pit of my stomach… “It’s not a matter of a [...]
There is an idiom that has permeated a great deal of my brain-space lately. Customarily, the phrase is spoken whenever a person or group has faced a grueling circumstance and is nearing the much awaited point of deliverance. It is a popular saying--a mainstay for bi-standers (a.k.a. 'outside observers'). The idiomatic phrase is commonly associated [...]
I caught myself pouting the other day, and I didn't feel guilty about it. I was overseeing Jesher's care as a nurse attempted to calm him down. Since being moved from a ventilator to a CPAP [Continuous Positive Air Pressure] machine, Jesher has been noticeably agitated. And I can't blame him! The contraption requires him [...]
I saw this Superman onesie and instantly fell in love with it! First, I am a fan of DC and Marvel characters (Contrary to the beliefs of zealots, it is possible to develop an affinity for both). Second, I am a fan of onesies (I own a Darth Vader onesie that is second to none). [...]
I sauntered over to Jesher's cubicle anticipating the usual scene, but what greeted me upon my arrival was an uncommon and comforting image. Jesher was resting comfortably upon his mom's chest. Lhorraine was humming a hymn while holding up a speckled mirror to watch her son's facial expressions. Here we were--sitting together as a family, [...]
"I'm sorry to say, but sadly it's true; bang-ups and hang-ups can happen to you." I get emotional each time Jesher and I reach this point in the Dr. Seuss classic, Oh the Places You'll Go. Actually, this whole section has a way of sinking deep into my heart. It's simply too accurate, and when spoken [...]
I recently went to a park for a couple of hours to gain greater perspective on our family's current trial. I was feeling like I was breathing but not inhaling any oxygen. Have you every felt like that before? Have you ever felt like you were breathing and drowning at the same time? It is [...]
Recently I was driving through down-town Nashville pretty angry with God. Yahweh had let me down. He hadn't answered the prayers lifted to him by my wife, myself, and so many others. He had failed us. Yes, we have seen God's hand move since Jesher's birth. And yes, our son is still alive which is [...]
Prayers for Jesher 