Walt's Journey

Today is the day that Sarah and I celebrate our seventeen year anniversary. I do not take any special occasions for granted. It is hard to believe that there was a ninety-five percent chance that Sarah would be spending this day without me. When I think of that staggering number, I do not congratulate myself, but rather give continued thanks to God for reaching out and allowing me the privilege of spending more time with the ones that I love so dearly. Every moment that I spend with my family is cherished. Sure, I have extremely difficult days, with the last couple of weeks being without exception, but I am surrounded by family and friends who continue to provide love and support.

Lately, I have been suffering with more frequent fatigue and headaches, but I am enjoying being back on my bike and coaching the Elba Bulldogs travel baseball team. Everything I do is harder than it once was, and I often miss some of the things that I was able to do with ease, but then I look at my wife and children, or hop on my bike or walk out on the baseball field and appreciate how my eyes and attention are quickly turned to the Creator and Great Physician. I am reminded, nearly daily, that my road to my “New” normal is not going to be easy, but I appreciate the extra time that I have been given.

Tonight, as I am enjoying a wonderful anniversary dinner with Sarah, I will be honored as I look across the table at the person who has stuck beside me through many days of turmoil. I do consider myself the luckiest guy in the world to be surrounded by such a spouse and children as the ones that God has blessed me with.

Isaiah 40:28-29:

Have you never heard?  Have you never understood?  The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding.  He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. (NLT)