Chuck’s World

Apple debuts their iPhone today. This looks to be the beginning of the kind of phone I have waited for years to come out. I won’t be in the middle of the chaos today, but to a degree I understand why a lot of people are. I hope it turns out to be a great success. I love it when someone comes along and wakes up an industry, especially when it involves technology.

I can’t take it anymore! I have decided I have to get back to my normal weight. Most of you know after I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis, I gained a lot of weight. In four years, I have gone from being in the best shape of my life to the worst. I have gotten into a vicious cycle of not feeling good, so I don’t exercise and eat right. However, if I would do those things I know I would feel much better physically, mentally and emotionally.

So, my goal is to be able to wear my best suit by Christmas! That means 60 more pounds has to go (I already lost 20, but stopped). Please pray! This will take more effort than anything I have ever done, but I need to do it. It will make a huge difference in how I feel and how I feel about myself. I also want to set a better example for my children and be around for them for a very long time.

Blessings,

Chuck

“With hurricanes, tornadoes, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?”

— Jay Leno

by Max Lucado

Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my thoughts. A person is the product of his thoughts. I want to be happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will have thoughts that are happy and hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by my circumstances. I will not let petty inconveniences such as stoplights, long lines, and traffic jams be my masters. I will avoid negativism and gossip. Optimism will be my companion, and victory will be my hallmark. Today I will make a difference.

I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours that are before me. Time is a precious commodity. I refuse to allow what little time I have to be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety, or boredom. I will face this day with the joy of a child and the courage of a giant. I will drink each minute as though it is my last. When tomorrow comes, today will be gone forever. While it is here, I will use it for loving and giving. Today I will make a difference.

I will not let past failures haunt me. Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failures. I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on. Victoriously. No failure is fatal. It’s OK to stumble… I will get up. It’s OK to fail… I will rise again. Today I will make a difference.

I will spend time with those I love. My spouse, my children, my family. A man can own the world but be poor for the lack of love. A man can own nothing and yet be wealthy in relationships. Today I will spend at least five minutes with the significant people in my world. Five quality minutes of talking or hugging or thanking or listening. Five undiluted minutes with my mate, children, and friends.

Today I will make a difference.