February 28, 2013

A long, long time ago in a land far, far away lived an incredibly brilliant young musician who would grow up to be a teacher with the amazing ability to touch young lives and impact them in such a profound way, that decades after being under his tutelage, they still recalled even the smallest of details of their everyday classes as well as the life lessons and appreciation for music he had shown them. These young minds would grow up to have families of their own and share some of the lessons taught by this teacher. Some would find themselves pursuing careers in music while others would start family traditions of watching films at certain holidays as they had been shown by their music instructor. For you see, this teacher not only taught music, but he taught appreciation for every aspect of the arts. His many favorite films were shown in class, exposing some students to Hollywood classics that they had never heard of before. Now, some of these same former students make a point of watching these films with their children and filling their heads with stories of their teacher and all he told and showed them. Other students went on to a variety of careers but remember the life lessons of patience and caring. Lessons not only taught, but shown through the life that this brilliant musician and teacher led. A life well lived and legacy left behind.

An interesting week thus far. I went to see my family last Saturday and had my last "Pre colonoscopy" meal with them. After a late night drive back home, I arose early on Sunday and attended the 8:30am service at PGUMC and then came home afterwards to begin the "cleanse" ! Now how exciting does that sound?? By Monday morning not only was I starving, but I was really tired of the cleansing. Lucinda arrived at noon to take me to the clinic and in record time, we were back at the house around 2pm after a quick stop for me a big burger! Nothing says I'm through cleansing like a Big Mac. The colonoscopy went ok. The doctor did find four polyps and removed them. He did not think there was any reason for concern but sent them off to pathology just to be 100% certain.

Last night was dinner with the Lawson's (wonderful time...thank you very much) and then tonight a nice evening at home after a long day at work....a loooonnng day at work.
Reruns on TV mean time for bed. Tomorrow night is the Youth Dinner Theater at PGUMC. Looking forward to it and hopefully some fun and laughs.

Thank you to everyone for your caring, prayers and support. I am truly blessed by being surrounded by such wonderful friends and family