My Daily Prayer
Viewed Through the Trees
Site 63, Bull Rush Bay
Middle Saranac Lake
Greetings! Even after nearly fourteen years, this remains my daily prayer. Said quietly, every morning, first thing, as I mark yesterday off the calendar, put that day in my pocket to save, and prepare to take on THIS day!
I was out working on my trails one day a few years ago, as I always do. It was spring. I was not doing much. Just working along, thinking quietly to myself, enjoying nature, contemplating life.
My cell phone rang. It was our church Pastor, just checking in. I haven’t been to church in a while. My back lot is my church. The preacher’s check in was appreciated.
God’s messengers know where to find me, 24/7.
The Lord hears my prayers. I answer his calls.
Taking in My tube feeding Under my favorite oak tree
My pups always know where to find me
“Thank You Lord
For Yesterday, Today, and Each and Every Day of Life
Amen”
My Daily Prayer
I’ve been saying it every day since September 8, 2008.
The day I was diagnosed with cancer.
Surviving cancer is a test of endurance, courage, perseverance, and strength over time. I have said this prayer every morning, without fail, since the day nearly fourteen years ago when my wife and I heard those words;
“We are sorry- it’s cancer.”
My Taekwondo National Championship Gold Medal
MY Dog Tags
My Nation’s Flag
My Ranger Handbook
I say it each morning as I mark a big “X” through yesterday on the family photo album wall calendar hanging over my desk, reminding myself that I can now put that day in my pocket- I own it, cancer can never take it from me- it’s mine- and that today is a new day, a new challenge, a new journey, a new adventure- today is a new day that will never come again- time to get at it!
“Yesterday’s Tomorrow Is each new day’s Today!”
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Until our trails cross again:
Live This Day We Are In!
Be Well & Safe
ADKO
About The Author
rdmonroe5
Lifelong NYS resident. Raised in Saranac Lake. Cornell graduate(ROTC). Army veteran, Airborne/Ranger qualified, 10th Mtn Div, stints in Honduras and with JTF VI. 3rd degree Black Belt; 3x cancer survivor; published writer with several featured stories in Adirondack Life Magazine. Residing in Watertown NY with wife Robin & our 3 adult children. Loving Life. Living in the Day I am in.
Well, my first blogging comment is from myself. I must admit, I am very new to this technology stuff. Hopefully, with a little time, it will get figured out! ADKO
Hi Richard,
I am glad that you started a blog! I wish that I had one tenth of your courage and fortitude. It was great hearing from you recently. it was great hearing about your outings with your son and his career ambitions. You undoubtedly had a tremendous impact on his life and a host of other people. I wish you and your family a Happy Holiday season. I would like to make another trip to the north country next year and perhaps see you on the way. Keep writing and fighting the good fight. You are an inspiration to all of us!
Your Adirondack Mountain Brother
Dale
Thanks Dale! Great to hear from you! This blog stuff is new to me, I’ve never been a tech guy- so it’s a bit trial and error- but isn’t everything? Keep hiking, and hunting- I’ll catch up with you further on down the trail. Message of the day….No bag limit on Grinches! ADKO