by Larry Wilson | Oct 2, 2004 | Battles, Healing, Newsletter, Pain
Near the end of Larry Bird’s illustrious N.B.A. career, he would often be seen laying on his stomach on the floor, rather than sitting in a chair with the rest of the team. This unusual habit was because his back was in severe pain. Larry Bird was not the most...
by Larry Wilson | Nov 3, 2003 | Disappointment, Grief, Newsletter, Pain
All of us have felt the frustration of losing something rather important to us, such as a set of keys or that matching sock. But more devastating is facing the loss of something or someone that’s very important. Losses such as financial security, a marriage, a...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 3, 2002 | Faith, Healing, Life skills, Newsletter, Pain, Relationships
Two summers ago I found myself in a real life Alfred Hitchcock-like drama. Ending a morning of weeding, I yanked up a dead shrub exposing a yellow jacket-nest. I didn’t realize their presence until my stinging limbs signaled my peril. I honestly wondered if I...
by Larry Wilson | Apr 3, 2001 | Broken Relationships, Newsletter, Pain, Perspective, Rejection, Relationships
Troy Aikman, former all-pro quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, spoke through tears at a recent news conference of his memories and sadness over being released by his team. The Cowboys said they wanted to go in a different direction which didn’t include Troy...