Author Archives: Doug

I must say that life is hard. I am fighting a constant pain, a constant hurt deep in my soul. Combine this with life and the pursuit of happiness (or whatever the people I encounter daily are pursuing) and emotions … Continue reading →

Yesterday was the 3 month mark of Christy’s transistion from this world to the next. Seems like so much longer, but at times it seems like just yesterday. I can still feel her close to me. I can sense her … Continue reading →

Today is a good day! I feel as if I can go on. I feel hopeful and trusting that I can find joy again. I am feeling close to God, more than I ever have before. This life journey is … Continue reading →

Wow, my first marathon experience! I must say it was definitely something I want to do again. I cannot explain fully the emotions that I felt throughout the whole process. What an honor to be a part of Team McGraw … Continue reading →

Nashville is coming up quickly and I am beginning to get a bit nervous. I know the thought of the large crowds; the unknowns associated with doing something new are part of my nervousness. But, what I really know is … Continue reading →

Healing is such a difficult thing to obtain. I mean, it seems to be a never ending task. You think you’re getting there and then you find yourself totally decimated. Sometimes I look around and all I see is casualties … Continue reading →

I had the priviledge to speak with a fellow Team McGraw runner yesterday, who is also a 7 year brain cancer survivor. She has been running marathons since her diagnosis and has batted hard against this disease. She has been … Continue reading →

It has been 7 weeks now since my Christy left this world. I’m trying to gauge where I am in so far as my grieving goes and I really feel like I haven’t moved much. I still cry un-expectantly, I … Continue reading →

Last night I attended an Easter play on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. I know the story well, have attended and participated in plays of this type before, but somehow I was unprepared for the emotions that would … Continue reading →

Yesterday was a very difficult day. I can’t even begin to describe the feelings of anxiety that sometimes overcome me. I had a meeting to attend yesterday for work, which was actually my first meeting back in the business world … Continue reading →