Feb
14
I’m back
February 14, 2008 | | Leave a Comment
Much has happened during the last five months. I had major surgery in October. I am doing just fine, now, and I returned to work late last month.
Because some of us are facing challenges in our lives, we must work harder at acknowledging things for which we are thankful. Before I close, I would like to share my gratitude list with you:
- I am grateful for my life. I did not have to be here. God still has a work for me to perform. I may not know what it is, but I do know there is something left for me to accomplish before I leave this life.
- My thanks to the Pastor, First Lady and all the saints at Words to Life Ministries in Owings Mills for their prayers for my healing. “By His stripes we are healed.”
- I am so grateful to all the doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who cared for me during this time of my life. Their expertise and support helped me survive and achieve a speedy recovery.
- I am grateful for my family. You have sacrificed and loved me with all your heart.
- I am grateful for my friends. We can’t choose our family, but we do choose our friends. I have chosen wisely. You are awesome and dynamic examples of humanity.
- I am grateful for my brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha. “First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all.”
- I am grateful for my UPenn family. Your love and care have had a profound impact on my recovery.
- I am grateful for all the calls to check on my progress, the email messages to encourage me, the gifts sent to buoy my spirit, the visits to make sure I was doing well, and the helping hands to aid in my care.
- When roll call was taken, each of you stepped up and said, “We’re here for you, Tony.” For this fact, I am humbled and eternally grateful.
- I am grateful to the students and staff at St. Georges for their cards and good wishes for my health. It is great to be flying with the HAWKS once again!
- Finally, I am thankful that my appetite has returned.
I’ll get back to sharing about using technology in the classroom in future posts.
