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Lord, Please Help Her

July 13, 2011 in Dave's Musings with 18 Comments

Tonight, I played softball as I do almost every Wednesday and Thursday night. I was playing shortstop when a ground ball was hit to me. I fielded it, took a look at the runner on second base to make sure he wasn’t going to run to third, then whipped the ball to first base to try to get the batter out. Unfortunately, my throw was off-target just enough to miss the first baseman’s glove and the ball hit the batter in the head as she was about to cross first base. She dropped to the ground in an instant and started seizing. Thankfully, a nurse was on hand and ran her through many tests to see if she was alright. Although she seemed to be OK, someone called 911 and they rushed her to the ER at a local hospital to complete additional tests.

Awhile later, we received an update that this girl’s skull was cracked and that there was possibly internal bleeding.

I haven’t heard anything further but it’s likely that she’s in surgery as I type this post.

Please pray for Kristen.

A Memorial Day Tribute

May 30, 2011 in Community, Dave's Musings with 9 Comments

My grandfather fought in and survived World War II. As you can imagine, it impacted his entire life. Yet he very rarely talked about his experiences at war. In fact, he didn’t talk that often at all. He much preferred to listen, observe and let his actions do the talking.

During the Summer of 2007, we sat down with both of my grandparents for an impromptu interview. They talked about their childhoods, how they met each other, their early adult experiences, the business they ran together for more than 40 years, and their relationships with God.

Toward the end of the interview, my grandfather told us what it was like during the war. He shared a few specific instances that demonstrated his strong belief that God is always in control.

A couple of months after this interview, my grandfather was diagnosed with cancer. He passed away just another couple of months after that.

I am incredibly grateful for my grandfather. He was a terrific example of a humble servant and, like other military personnel, he was willing to lay down his life to secure freedom for others. Thankfully, my grandfather survived war. Yet many who have served never came back. So today’s More About You Monday question is:

Do you know anyone who died during active duty in the military? Do you know anyone who served in the military? If so, will you please tell us about them here so we can honor them today?

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[This post is part of an ongoing blog series to get to know each other better. Have you read and participated in the other "More About You Monday" questions?]

Happy Birthday, Wes!

May 21, 2011 in Dave's Musings with 2 Comments

Today is my brother Wes’s birthday. I doubt that he planned to spend the day in the hospital. Yet I’m sure he’s OK with it given the circumstances. By all accounts so far, his kidney transplant has been successful. However, he’s far from “in the clear” and I know we’ll all feel much better as each day passes with less & less pain and more & more healing and physical restoration. We’ll just keep praying and hoping.

In the meantime, Wes, I have one, simple birthday wish for you. May the water in your bowl always be wet!

Karen and Wes in San Diego Last Month

Click here if you’d like to wish Wes a happy birthday (you’ll leave this site and go to coddingtontribe.com).

A New Kidney

May 19, 2011 in Dave's Musings with 5 Comments

My brother, Wes, is in the operating room as I write this. He is getting a new kidney. Some of you will remember last year when Wes received a kidney from our younger brother, Steve. Despite being a perfect match and a living donor, that transplant failed a few days later.

We are praying that this time the transplant will be successful.

If you would like to follow along, Wes’s website is coddingtontribe.com. His twitter is @wescoddington.

Thank you for your prayers.

Return to Black Hills

May 11, 2011 in Dave's Musings, Everyday Family with 8 Comments

On Mother’s Day, we spent the afternoon at nearby Black Hills Park. It was the first time we’ve been back to that park since Labor Day 2009. Like many other “firsts” since Carmen passed away, it brought back lots of memories.

While I didn’t shoot any video this time, I did snap a few photos.