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Batman
Once, l was saddened by the death of my friend; Chief Petty Officer Maurice Tuck. This for me was unusual, because my military job taught me to control my emotions. Death in the military is inevitable, but the mission must continue. When I expressed my sadness, my good friend Will Johnson tried to console me by saying,…
Palm Tree
Thursday presented me with another surgery. Thank you to the great staff at Maine Medical Center who took great care of me and allowed my son to watch the procedure. This makes procedure number 43 or 44, but who’s counting.? And yes, I was back in the gym two days later.?? Someone asked me; “Does…
Be Careful
A few years ago, I posted a picture of myself. I was showing that even though I had kidney failure, diabetes, and dialysis, I could still build a strong physique. I received many compliments while others encouraged me to keep going. A few asked how they too could achieve these results. I received all this…
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My Mother Prays For Me
Everyday I pray for all my children.” These are the words from my mother, Katie Smith. Every time I talk to her she ends our conversation not with “I love you” but, she is quick to remind me that she prays for me everyday with intensity. I am a spiritual person who knows that I have…
