The Minister's Cat: Olympics

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Olympics

Today I watched some of the Olympics on TV, speed skating, women's half pike, and hockey. What impresses me is the TV is showing a lot of the preparation and commitment for winning. I'm having to do the same thing in my rehab. So many times it would be easier to say I'm too tied and seek my bed. Right now I'm doing exercises to successfully drive my wheelchair. Today was discouraging as my turns wouldn't come when I had my driving session. Please pray I will have success in my own personal Olympics. 1 Cor 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

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Carol SansburnFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:23 PM
Hi John...really enjoyed your analogy today! It is so true that each of us is in training daily. It is wonderful to be training for the crown that will last forever! Continue to enjoy watching the Olympics and working on your own training. Hope you are getting a chance to enjoy this sunshine as well.
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AnonymousFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:12 AM
Good morning:

I agree with Carol. Great analogy. Paul talks about the race and I never read that but what I don't think of the Olympics.

And crossing the finish line into HIS everlasting arms is the true thing.

Have the best training day ever.
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AlexaFebruary 19, 2010 at 9:35 PM
Way to go John, yes, I think that permenant crown is well worth working for...and if you were in the Olympics I'd give you the Gold!
alexa and Don
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Calm in the storm - blessings and praises

1 ATV was on the trail minutes after Johns accident. He was able to get help ASAP while Laverne was able to stay and assist.

2 The cement blocks had been removed from the beginning of the logging road so that the ambulance could back in right away.

3 The nurses at the hospital were the right ones. One worked with John and one graduated with Laverne. They were Connie and Ellen.

4 Good friends Lee & Don, Bob & Pat were at the hospital quickly.

5 Laverne was able to fly with John on the Medivac helicopter as this is unusual.

6 In vancouver Beth Sykes a Cascades church friend was coming on shift on ICU after a week in Mexico.

7 Tom Freeman a friend was in town to Visit John the first day.

8 The many prayers and help. Those who have helped by taking DVBS, feeding cat, gathering belongings, (and bringing them down), and getting the bikes home.

9 Karen from 100 Huntley St called out friend Patricia and said she sensed that a close friend needed prayer.

10 Sister Eleanor was able to get a quick flight and be there before surgery.

11 John was able and ready to get a tracheotomy in good time instead of days or weeks later.