For those of you that read my blog, I’d like to apologize for not writing lately. These past few weeks it’s been hard to figure out what to write about. Unemployment and the challenges that are involved with that have kind of owned my thoughts lately. More than that though, the health of my Mom and Dad has been on my mind more than anything else.

My Dad is doing very well for someone in his eighties. His health is good. I attribute this to the fact he walks about 2 miles everyday and has maintained a weight in the 150’s for years. My Mom on the other hand has been suffering with fibromyalgia for years. Put simply, fibromyalgia makes you hurt everywhere, all the time. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy, but I would trade places with my Mom in a heartbeat, if I could.

I pray everyday that my family is healthy and my Mom’s pain will stop. Well, I’m here to tell you that I received an answer to my prayers! These past few weeks, my Mom started taking some new medicine that has reduced her pain level. For someone that has lived with pain for as long as my Mom has, to have any reduction in her pain level is significant! She’s been so happy since she started taking this new medicine. I’m so proud of my Mom! For her to deal with this pain for as long as she has and come through on the other side, she’s the bravest person I know!

I’m not trying to preach to anyone, but God answers prayers! My Mom is proof of that. Having my family around is proof of that. He gives you the strength to endure the hardships in life and make it through to the other side.

Randy