Tag Archives: Thankfulness

PAIN: Part VI: Epilogue

Posted on August 1, 2017 by James Gorton

I had been told by the cardiologist three things as I was leaving the hospital.  The first thing involved my weight.  I struggle with my weight, because I love my breads and desserts.  Anything sweet speaks to my palate and … Continue reading →

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PAIN Part V: The Divine Intercept

Posted on July 28, 2017 by James Gorton

I am home and recovering nicely.  I do have to take blood thinners in the morning and at night to prevent the stent from closing.  It’s a small price to pay for pain-free chest and arm pain.  As I look … Continue reading →

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Wanting To Be In When Out

Posted on February 21, 2017 by James Gorton

An interesting thing has been happening at out house the last two weeks.  We started noticing it at the breakfast table when we began hearing a pecking sound that was tickling our ears.  It wasn’t like a woodpecker that sounds … Continue reading →

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Thankfulness

Posted on January 26, 2017 by James Gorton

There are so many ways that we can learn through life experiences.  We can learn from a trusted friend or a colleague at work.  We can learn when we have little or when we have much.  We can learn when … Continue reading →

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38 Years And Counting

Posted on December 12, 2016 by James Gorton

It was 38 years ago that we got into a car at 5:30 and drove 4 hours from Tampa to Ft. Lauderdale the most precious gift we had ever gotten.  You see, my late wife Cynthia and I were unable … Continue reading →

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No Greater Joy

Posted on December 1, 2016 by James Gorton

Can you believe it’s December.  It seemed like only a week ago when were celebrating Thanksgiving turkey–I’m sorry, we were.  It’s December 1 and we only have a few weeks before we are celebrating the Lord’s birth. I bring up … Continue reading →

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Gluttony

Posted on November 25, 2013 by James Gorton

Victoria and Debi arrived into Phoenix on Saturday from Chicago and Virginia Beach with our two grand kids to celebrate Thanksgiving.  Unfortunately my vision of food intake and my stomach capacity don’t match and I find myself being a glutton … Continue reading →

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