The Watchers

For my enemies have spoken against me; and those who watch for my life have consulted together,  Psalm 71:10  NASB Watch for my life – Don’t read this as if others are watching over you!  In this verse, the psalmist identifies those who watch in order to see him fail.  They’ve teamed up with his enemies and…

We are Not there yet

Here is the latest update on Malaki From my son’s text message: Bringing him home today, doctors basically say he is going to continue to have seizures and educated us on what to do and when it would warrant a hospital trip. . .  it is so hard to see him like that.  Just him…

Retirement

Do not cast me away at the time of my old age; Do not abandon me when my strength fails.  Psalm 71:9 Cast me away – Retire sooner—die sooner.  Oh, oops!  I thought that should have read, “Retire sooner—live longer,” but in fact the research seems to point in the other direction.  A study reported in the Harvard…

Malaki update

Baby Malaki had EEG, blood test, and ultrasound.  The neurologist told Michael that they will be able to determine a care plan after evaluation, but he said it does not appear to be more damage.  Malaki will be in the ICU today and maybe tomorrow. However, my son, Michael, his father, is really struggling with…

Acqua in Bocca

My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your glory all day long.  Psalm 71:8  NASB Filled – You don’t really speak a language until you speak its idioms.  If I say, “Cut to the chase” or “He kicked the bucket,” you won’t have any idea what I mean if you simply translate the phrases word…

Along the Road

I have become a marvel to many, for You are my strong refuge.  Psalm 71:7  NASB Marvel – You didn’t intend to become a celebrity.  You thought you’d just go about your life and mind your own business.  But things happen.  People see what you’ve done.  They hear about your choices.  They recognize your face.  Suddenly, you’re…

Up, up and North

Up, up and North

I am in Anchorage for a conference.  The facilitators arranged for me to have some “air” time.  Here’s my ride, and some of the photos of this great country.