I believe in miracles. For the past 17 years and counting my life has depended on them. You see, I really should not be writing this post. . I should not have taken a breath this morning. But here I am. Still fighting. Still able to tell my beautiful bride Laura, that I love her more today than I did almost 20 years ago. God continues to give me life. He continues to give me strength. God continues to use me to encourage others. What an amazing life I am living. Today if you are dealing with your own storms, I encourage you to keep believing in miracles. I do. ~OC
Not About Me
Today’s a new day! One of my prayers is that God will continue to use me during this crazy/beautiful health journey. That this journey will never be about me, but that God will get the praise for all that He is doing and has done in my life. ~OC
God’s Promise
God has promised to look after me…. to bring help. God, who defends me, who is far greater in strength than my health issues or anything else life throws at me. God, who spoke and whose words caused the universe to be. His words are true and unfailing. If He promises something, He will deliver. ~OC
Stop Worrying
Accomplish what you can today. Stop worrying about what you didn’t accomplish yesterday or what you hope to accomplish tomorrow. ~OC
True Love
When I think about true love, I think about my beautiful bride Laura. If there was a picture of true love, her picture would be be front and center. This is not just a husband bragging about his wife on Valentine’s Day. Let me share a little love story with you. A young man meets a young girl while rollerblading in Palm Beach almost 20 years ago. This young couple gets married in the same year. I am sure a lot of people thought what crazy kids. In year three of this beautiful love story, the young man gets sick. Maybe just a little bump in the road. No, that little bump would become a crazy beautiful journey that would still be going on in year 20 of this love story. So what does this young girl do? She steps up and becomes the young man’s cheerleader, health advocate, caregiver and get in your face kind of protector when needed. This young lady has been my champion. That young couple could have never known the journey they would travel. But they decided to make the most of all the hospital stays and doctor visits. Many Valentine’s Days spent in the hospital. That young couple has always found a way to turn a negative into a positive. They have always decided to run, sometimes limp through this crazy beautiful journey together. Always together. ~OC
The Road
My health journey has taken me down many winding roads. At times the road has been muddy and tough to travel. There have been many hazard signs to navigate. This journey has not been easy and continues to take me down paths, I would not choose to travel. But this journey is really not about me. This is a journey God has placed me on. A journey I embrace daily, because of the lessons learned. The memories made. I did not choose this crazy/beautiful journey, but I am excited to see where it takes me. I encourage you to embrace the journey God has you on. Hope to see you along the way. God Bless. ~OC
My Weakness. His Strength
Today’s a new day! My weakness makes room for God’s strength. And in times that are tiring and uncertain, when I feel I have nothing left in the tank, He shows up and reminds me that there is indeed nothing I can do… and He offers me His strength… because it is more than enough to carry this weight. ~OC
The Blessed Overcomer 