Patti and I just got back from a 535 mile trip visiting job sites that we are bidding next week. I was probably quieter that usual because something kept creeping back into my mind. A few days ago the fellow that handles stocks and bonds for us asked me a question after we had talked about my health and my investment thoughts. He asked me if, after facing so close a prospect of death, did I have any regrets in my life. Now I know I did not give him the answer he was looking for, as I figure he was talking about not investing in stocks he had recommended and they could have made me money. Instead I answered him with a resounding "NO". I think it took him back, and quite honestly it took me back a little also. He asked me again and I told him the same. Are you sure he questioned? Yes, I am sure. I have no regrets and I told him why I didn't. When I looked back on my life a few weeks ago, after the good news from the doctor, I found that there were many things I did right as well as too many things wrong. Why no regrets on the wrong things. Simple, I told him. God put good things and bad things in my way and I learned from both. I would not be the man I am today without those things, right & wrong, good & bad. God has sent us all on a race as the Apostle Paul put it, and it's up to us how we run the race. Think about it. We can cheat or we can be honest. We can face obstacle and overcome them or let them slow us down. We can stumble and fall, but what do we do when we are down matters most. Some get up and soon fall again because we have never looked at why we fell, we just blame someone or something so we will fall again. Some get up and then just crawl along, so afraid of falling that we never really reach our potential. And then there are those who get up, understand the reason they fell, but go back full speed knowing full well they may fall again and again, but take the chance anyways knowing they must always get back up and head for the finish line because we know those who run the good race have God himself waiting there at the end.
Regrets, none.
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Right on, Steve!!!
It is said that J.S. Bach signed all of his compositions with the abbreviation S.D.G. or the actual words "Soli Deo Gloria," meaning "to God alone be the glory." You are living your life with that S.D.G. concept at your core. We praise God for how He is using your testimony to encourage EVERYONE around you. Thanks, Steve and Patti!
The Wilcox Gang
Wow, Steve. That was great! Wished it could go all around the world, wished everyone could see it that way. Your right on, and we are so proud of you. Clarence and I love you and Patti so much and are so thankful your still around with us.
lov ya,
Clarence and Barb
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