Word for the Week — June 29, 2026

Word for the Week — June 29, 2026

My Monument Monday is out a bit later today than normal. Mainly because I went to see my cardiologist today for my post echo visit. The doctor said I was continuing to do very well. So well, in fact, that he took me off ALL of my heart medications!!! I was hoping for...
Word for the Week — June 22, 2026

Word for the Week — June 22, 2026

Hello from Hanoi, Vietnam, a city of 9 million people, and 7 million scooters, and where it is currently Tuesday morning for me, and Monday evening for you right now. It has been quite the experience so far. The people here are so very kind, the tournament staff has...
Word for the Week — June 15, 2026

Word for the Week — June 15, 2026

My family got together yesterday (Sunday), which is very normal for us. It usually begins with 4 to 5 hours of volleyball at a park, but the weather looked to be too windy, so my son decided to cancel this week. So, we got together in the early afternoon and played...
Word for the Week — June 8, 2026

Word for the Week — June 8, 2026

A lot has happened this past week. I had my follow up echo, which I already wrote about. I finished Matthew and Mark over the weekend and today. And my home club had our end of year party for which I smoked brisket, pork, and ribs. It was a great time. The parents sat...
Word for the Week — June 1, 2026

Word for the Week — June 1, 2026

What a great past couple of weeks I had. First it was NITOC, and I got to see a bunch of people that have been praying for me and said they were glad I could make it this year. I am glad as well. Then my wife flew in to Birmingham and we went to visit my daughter,...