Auld Lang Syne
New Years Eve is a time of reflection on the past and contemplation of the future.The Scottish poem Auld Lang Syne is a fitting partner as we reflect on the passing year. So I share my reflections of 2011 and contemplations of 2012.
Read MoreChristmas Thoughts
Christmas seems to be the one day each year that the world pauses and takes a collective breath. Lifted to a higher plane by the idea of "peace on earth, goodwill to men." ... I have many memories of Christmas as a child and of Christmas with my children. But the most powerful memory is Christmas last year. It is best described as a memory of what I don't remember.
Read MoreLife’s Constant, Change
As life begins to move forward, change, it takes on a surreality that can at times make one feel lost and disconnected. ... Therein lies the paradox, change is feared and change is the means to elevate and improve our life. ... Today's challenge is to embrace change. To refine and focus my dreams. To rekindle the confidence of my youth. Then "advance confidently in the direction of [my] dreams and to live the life which [I now] imagine."
Read MoreGratitude and Giving Thanks…
This morning I am filled with indescribable feelings of gratitude and thanksgiving. This is a landmark like none other. As we approach the end of November our thoughts are turned to the holidays and hopefully to others. To gratitude and giving thanks, at times this is hard amid the noise of the commercial holiday hype. But today that hype is faraway, psychologically and literally.
Read MoreSharing Our Story with the World
We recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by Sharing Mayo Clinic. Sharing Mayo Clinic is a unique blog that provides a virtual place for the Mayo Clinic community to connect and share their experiences. Each year over 500,000 unique patients from every U.S. state and nearly 150 countries go to Mayo Clinic for diagnosis and treatment. These patients and their families and friends, and 50,000 employees and students are part of a global Mayo Clinic community.
Read MoreChange of Season
As I look out my window I see the stark skeleton of the black walnut tree. The once green and then golden leaves have been swept away by the wind. Only the bare branches remain against a back drop of trees ranging from green tinged with yellow to brilliant reds, warm golds and burnt orange. The walnuts have all fallen, the squirrels have removed their treasure and stored them away for the months to come.
Read MoreYou Can Give Life
One Man’s Story Trailer
The last 6 months of a two year journey to receive a liver transplant. Told in one minute of pictures and music.
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