December 16, 2015
Grant was seventeen when he became involved with the wrong group of kids at school. By nineteen,he was heavily involved in drugs and had been arrested twice. While in rehab,he finally realized that it was now or never. A counselor named Barbara encouraged him to use his gifts in art and to begin a practice […]
December 15, 2015
‘Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made….and forgot to put a soul into.’ Henry Beecher
December 15, 2015
‘You have to go through those mountains and valleys-because that’s what life is: soul growth.’ Wayne Newton
December 14, 2015
Gretchen gazed wistfully at the skiers gliding down the slopes she had traversed last March. A freak accident and a torn ACL had sidelined her for months. Her rehab was arduous and doctors cautioned her to be patient as she regained her strength and confidence. It was difficult not participating in the sport she loved […]
December 13, 2015
Owen never seemed to fit in. He was not athletic and was bullied in the sixth grade. His mother was concerned because he spent so much time in his room playing video games. Being a single parent, she knew that the contentious divorce and lack of attention from his dad had affected him deeply. Owen […]
December 13, 2015
Anna was taking a Saturday morning tennis lesson when a very young tennis pro called her to the net to talk. She brings such a positive energy to the court that the coach had an idea. ‘Anna, whadya say we invent a word that captures the essence….and the fun that players have on court?’ After […]
December 13, 2015
Ryan’s dad is a huge Denver Broncos fan. The game against The Raiders today was the first time the youngster got to accompany his father to see them play in person. Ryan had never seen his pop cry before so he was understandably upset to see him in tears after such a lackluster effort. He […]
December 13, 2015
‘Did I really just hear you say that you are too tired for our walk today? You cannot be serious. I have waited here patiently all afternoon and….please tell me who braved the snow and wind this morning to get your newspaper? Look at these eyes and let’s just see if your heart is made […]
December 13, 2015
A very young man just picked up the book Keep Moving by Dick Van Dyke. He turned ninety this year and has been blessed with the gift of humor and genes that keep him younger than most men in their sixties. Thirty pages into the book, it’s clear that he’s not one to dwell in […]
December 12, 2015
May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun and find your shoulder to light on, To bring you luck,happiness and riches Today,tomorrow and beyond. Irish blessing
December 12, 2015
Shane takes a walk through the memorial garden each Sunday before speaking to 3,000 people. As he ponders those memorialized there,he reminds himself of how “small” he is but how large each day is. Yesterday, he spoke of how we are asked to have patience with those who are different or difficult. The week before,there […]
December 12, 2015
Like a balloon being pricked by a pin, The New England Patriots’ hopes of an undefeated season vanished two Sundays ago. They lost in overtime to The Denver Broncos and then followed that with another loss at home to The Philadelphia Eagles. With all respect to loyal Patriots fans, this provides a much needed humor […]
December 12, 2015
Vic Braden and Welby Van Horn passed away last year and left a huge void in the tennis teaching profession. Braden was a renowned researcher whose insights will live on for decades…..he was also the funniest coach ever if you exclude a fella named Dave Romberg who taught at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver […]
December 12, 2015
During an early morning response to a house fire in Santa Rose de Temuco, Chile, firefighters witnessed the unbelievable. A mother dog risked her life to save her puppies from the fire surrounding the burning house, which started because of a car bomb.The mother dog, Amanda, raced back and forth between the house, putting her 10 day old […]
December 12, 2015
Grace loves life on her family’s farm. Her friends are few unless you count the chickens, roosters, cows, and horses that she spends time with each day. Allie is, by far, her favorite friend. Her parents watch in wonder as the horse and their daughter seem to share secrets at the fence near the south […]
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