Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that the defibrillator that has kept
watch over me for the last 8 years is due for a change out. By tomorrow
around noon I should have the latest technology and maybe an extra lead or two
that will improve my existing heart function.
It is something to reflect on the years God has added to my
life. I have seen young people I knew in Delaware graduate from college – the most
recent being Britta. I have seen younger people grow up – hey Wesley, nice job
on the 4.0 average and outrunning your Dad in the 5K (or was it 10?). I have
seen people get married and have children – Sarah, Matt and Linsey
congratulations on the birth of Nora, Ryan and Jacob. I have worked with some
of the greatest colleagues ever – always watching out for me. Special thanks to
Antonio, Lee, Ramona, Ed, Sara, Gordon, Wayne, David and Kim. I have seen my
boys grow into men. I am blessed to have had two wonderful faith experiences
since moving to NC, one at a “mega church” that allowed a rickety old man to
mentor young small group leaders (thanks to Brett, Mike O, Chase, and the
Platts) and Pine Valley UMC that feels like the home we had in Delaware at
Aldersgate (there are too many names to add to account for the wonderful
friends at those two churches and you all know who you are).
I have seen my father turn 90 and be inducted into our old
high school’s Hall of Fame. I have helped my Mom deal with knee replacement
surgery. And I have watched in amazement as my brother has made the best of a
stroke suffered 12 years ago.
But most importantly I have shared 8 more years with my best
pal.
Thank you to all of you that continue to post something of
your lives on Facebook so that I can add your thrills to mine.
It seems like it all adds up to a Jimmy Stewart Wonderful
Life if we let it.
Love you all and will post something post op to let you know
how things went.
I will never forget being with you when this all started-- being able to speak into the chaos to ask you if you knew you were ok and feeling you exhale when I affirmed for you that you were going to be ok. That was God. Not something I would have thought of on my own. God was so present in that room. And I know He will be present in this proceedure as well. You made me cry with this litany of your life to date. Looking forward to reading the next one in another 8-10 years. Praying peace over your heart my friend. Rejecting every attempt of the enemy to create worry and fear where God has already shown Himself faithful and present. Trusting all will be well as we pray for full restoration and renewed energy. Thanking God for the technology and treatment that allow all this to be possible. Much love! --Pat (Burrows)
ReplyDeleteI am touched that you included Wesley in this blog! I think of you often, more often than you'd think. Whenever I hear a siren, I remember you saying you should pray for all involved. Going through toll booths I think of you and how you collected change from the kids to pay for the car behind you. I remember having a conversation with David; he told me the best thing about his summer was moving his grandparents. At that point, I could only hope that we'd be half that parents you and Jenny were. Whenever I was around you, there were always positive vibes. You taught me God first, others second, and self third. Thank you! I really do miss you guys!!! I was hoping you'd come down for Spring Training and we could get together. Praying for continued good health! Kerri Gould
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