Bad Hair Day
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Greg Anderson
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Greg Anderson
I knew the day was coming. So yesterday, with Joannie’s help, I walked into my barber shop. My barber looks at me and immediately says, “Whoa, What happened to your hair??”
I paused and said, “Do you really want to know?”
“Of course! What happened?” he says.
I responded, “I have brain cancer.”
Stunned. Awkward. Shock. Silence.
So, my visit there was yet another reminder of how my words and actions impact people around me. Maybe now, more than ever. People are listening, watching, even wondering HOW we are going to press forward, and HOW we will choose to attack this thing that is attacking us.
Brain Cancer. Honestly, It’s been remarkable how those two words have the bizarre ability to change any conversation. What we speak and say to others has such power and influence, it was a reminder to me at the barber shop that I need to be wise in what comes out of my mouth and mindful of the impact it makes on who hears it. In case you’re curious, one of the “side effects” of my treatment is a much less filtered version of me. I am trying to learn, “I DO NOT have to say everything that I am thinking!” It’s okay for me to be quiet, and listen and learn from The Master.
I’m grateful my Barber Alex, (and he did respond with deep compassion and understanding,) is committing he would walk this road with us. So my lesson for that day is to guard carefully what I say, and HOW I say it. My mouth can be a source of life, or the very opposite.
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Luke whaley
Larry Dubin
Pam Wright
I’m so sorry you are walking through this season, but he is using you greatly, as he always has throughout the various stages of your life. You’ve always had a lot of wisdom and encouraged and inspired others at whatever stage of life you’ve been in. Some of them, I’ve had the blessing of being a recipient of. I can remember the first time I met you at Pine Lakes Bible Church. You were so excited that I was Minnesota because of your love for the Vikings and Garrison Keeler. I’ve never really been into football and I had heard Garrison Keeler, but went out and bought his book after I talk to you and realized how inspiring you were from him. if there’s ever an opportunity to wear a favorite sports team shirt at work, I either wear the Vikings, the pelicans, or coastal Carolina University. Even though I’m not really into sports!?! Thank you so much for sharing about moving from the Why to the How!
That was so good, honest, and something we can all use at various stages of our life!
It’s always about the Lord, but we all get there at different times. Hopefully!
I love you and will continue to pray for you and your family. For hope, peace, trust and joy in the moments! While we all continue to trust God and wait for the miracle if that is our Lord’s will for you- He is definitely still in the miracle business! We see them and or hear about them every day!
Our pastor shared several of them at church yesterday, and he told us all to continue to remember them, and to celebrate them! My prayers that you will continue to live each day to the fullest that UK young, and that you continue to see miracles, think back to the ones God’s already done in your life, and remember them, and celebrate them. I’m celebrating you in my life. I love you and your family. Have a blessed day.
Pam Wright