They are watching

Posted on November 19, 2011 by David

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Some people asked if we were keeping the kids up to date on the details of my struggle battle journey with cancer.

It wasn’t something that was easy to hide.

They were watching anyway. And the picture above is what my 8-year-old daughter brought me this morning. The words inside were especially meaningful.

“Dear Dad,

I am very thankful for you. I hope you feel better. I want you to have a happy Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving Dad!”

While it may be scary that they’re watching, I’m thankful that at least they can see.

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What we take for granted

Posted on November 18, 2011 by David

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A milestone, sort of.

For those who have followed my journey with prostate cancer, I’m now home. As a matter of fact, I just had a shower. What a relief!!

Do we take these little things for granted? In this season of giving thanks, be thankful for a hot shower, a comfortable bed, a hot meal.

Enjoy the time with family and friends. Lend a hand to someone who may not have some of the simplest pleasures we enjoy each day.

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The name game

Posted on November 16, 2011 by David

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

What’s in a name? Some will say that even if you lose everything, you still have your name.

Well, today is a day that has been in the works for a few months. It’s the day I go from being a cancer sufferer to cancer survivor. A name change, if you will.

By the time most of you read this post, excluding my early risers (jn and ph), I should be through with surgery and well on my way to recovery.

Does your name (spouse, child, friend) mean something? Does it need a change? Let all of us celebrate with you!

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One chance meeting

Posted on November 15, 2011 by David

Some guy named jeff.

Two years ago today, I met the other face in the picture above. At the time, I had no idea how it would affect my life going forward.

He was quietly funny (still is). He made you think (still does).

One thing he doesn’t do is force you into his mold of what he thinks you should be. Because it’s not about him.

For over 2 1/2 years, jeff noel has written 5 blogs a day to encourage you to be the best you you can be.

We met at a Disney Institute course where Jeff was one of the facilitators. Yes, this means he works for the mouse. Whatever your opinions are about Disney, you can’t beat their approach to sharing their business practices with the rest of the world.

So for today, I salute you jeff! Leader, mentor, and best of all, friend. Thank you for making me think, smile and do better!

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The power of teamwork

Posted on November 1, 2011 by David

We’ve all heard there is “no I in T-E-A-M”, right?

Check out this video on the efforts of teamwork.

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