Unbelievable!! What a day. The weather was perfect, we had over 100 golfers, and I made it through the entire day!!!
When I pulled into the course and saw everyone there that was supporting me, I was just overwhelmed! I had friends from college there, co-workers, and friends from church. I had not seen some of [...]
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At the request of some friends, I have put a new page up, RTL Invitational.
Some good friends of mine wanted to do something for our family. So, they are putting together a golf outing to support our family in this time of need. You can get the details from the page. I have also posted [...]
Filed under: Blessings, Friends, Golf, I Refuse To Lose, Thanks, The Journey | Tagged: Golf Outing, RTL Invitational | 3 Comments »
since I have been released from the hospital. Guess it is time to get back to life. I have been on the couch most all of the week. The pain is coming and going and is very strong at times. Have had a few take your breath away moments with the [...]
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The results are in and the Idol contestant leaving us tonight is…oops…too much American Idol, I guess!!
Here is the short of it. The report as I read it is about 95% positive! PTL!! Everything seems stable at this time. There is more growth in the nodule that showed up last time. [...]
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Yep, checking out for a few days to go to Florida for a deep sea fishing trip. Check out this crazy itinerary. Fourteen or so guys from my church are leaving for Pensacola, Fl on Thursday, early morning. Get up early on Friday for 10 hours of deep sea fishing. Having [...]
Filed under: Are You Kidding Me, Friends, Fun, Men, Thanks, The Bucket List | Tagged: Deep sea fishing, fishing, Florida, Pensacola, Road trip | 7 Comments »
Still a very hard lesson to learn. Again, this is not a self serving post, but rather another friend who is making a difference in our lives out of the goodness of their hearts. Here is an e-mail excerpt from a dear friend of mine and her husband and what they are doing. [...]
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And I am beginning to get REALLY MIFFED at this stupid disease. The results were not what we were expecting. The cancer that was left after surgery continues to grow. The also found some possible issue with the bladder. They think it just might be some “debris” or blood. No [...]
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As I reflect on this past year, I realize that God is in total control (and not me, as I would like to think). It has been an interesting year for the Tarapchak family. It started with Stef being in the hospital with a bad case of pneumonia for a few days. [...]
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Well, after a full day of partying (both birthday and Christmas), and battling a downed internet, I can finally post a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my wife!!
She turned ___ today. Yep, I am a smart man and know that I would prefer sleeping in my bed vs. the couch for a week.
I don’t know [...]
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This journey is teaching me lessons. I know you are shocked and surprised! Those of you who really know me laughing right now, knowing that learning lessons is very difficult for me. One of the biggest lessons I am TRYING to learn is that just saying “thank you” is enough.
For example, a [...]
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