Walt's Journey

Last week we took a family vacation to Ludington, MI. We all had an incredible time and the weather could not have been more perfect.

In my book, Heart Refined, I wrote about the family vacation that we spent together last summer. It was not to long after this time together that I suffered my aortic dissection. In the book, I share some of Sarah’s thoughts about how that amazing trip would have been a great way to remember our last family trip together as I was hauled into the operating room for what we thought was my last day alive.

Not only did God have other plans, but He has allowed me to heal enough to make yet another fantastic trip to the same area to relive those wonderful memories together from last year. Mentally and physically I am a much different person than I was last summer, but I am still very thankful for this time that I have with my wife and children.

Tomorrow is a big day for me and one that I have been anticipating for several weeks. I will be spending the afternoon at the University of Michigan Hospital to have labs done, an echocardiogram and a visit with my cardiologist. I have some anxiety about the visit, as I have not been feeling all that well for quite a long time now. I will be sure to share the results.

Feedback continues to come in concerning Heart Refined: My Journey Toward Intimacy With God. I am thankful for those that have read and provided feedback. Through signing books, I have had the privilege to thank many people face to face for praying for me and my family during the tough times. Some I have thanked before and others I have been able to thank for the first time, and it has been a wonderful experience.

Isaiah 41:13 – “For I am the Lord your God, who takes your right hand and says to you, Do not fear.” (NIV)