TIme Goes On

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This is one of the years in which the day and the date of my motorcycle accident match the day and date in 2013. It was November 29th, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Early on I would attempt to commemorate the event each year by doing something unique such as attempting to donate blood. After a few years I determined to celebrate the anniversary of the accident by just living my life and having a normal day. The best proof of victory involves living well, yes?

So, today I attempted to live well by doing what I ordinarily would do. I started by cleaning a little around the house and then taking care of a little bit of banking business. I then spent some time visiting a church member who is in the hospital. Next, I headed to the church property in order to get some work done within the church building for the services on Sunday. I spent the remainder of the day at a family event that involved eating, football, and playing various games. Nothing exciting or innovative, just...a normal and average day. I was able to get some things done for the sake of the ministry and I spent some time with people that I love. I'm currently sitting at home in my family room with my wife and daughter while watching The Princess Bride on TV (Inconthievable!). 

This was my way of celebrating the day because I have been allowed to live my life. No parade and no tragedy. In truth, no celebration. Just a normal day and a testimony of grace and privilege. This is one of the lessons that I've learned over the years, and in the end I'm very much thankful.

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