Week 23

Positive Post Sunday July 23, 2017 (posted early)- Week 23.  So blessed to spend a week on vacation at Campland with much of my family. A tradition of over 40 years started by Dana and Ken Rendler, affectionately known as Floyd and Louise. Thanks mom and dad for starting and keeping the tradition going and…

Week 22

Positive Post Sunday., July 16, 2017- Week 22.  Just re-read Amber Neben’s book, When SHMACK Happens. This is a must read for all Christians and/or athletes. An amazing story of the journey and making of a spiritual champion who was/is not afraid to credit God with her success. Amber navigated through some very rough waters,…

Week 21

Positive Post Sunday, July 9, 2017- Week 21.  Many of you know my mantra, “Faith, Family and Fitness”. This picture reminds me of the importance of all three of these. These boys are my FAMILY on the road. They challenge me each week, testing and improving my FITNESS. I value their friendship and have great…

Week 20

Positive Post Sunday, July 2, 2017-Week 20.  With the 4th of July, Independence Day, right around the corner, I find it fitting to recognize all our military, past and present. I am deeply thankful and grateful for all the men and women and their families who have made it possible for us to maintain our…

Week 19

Positive Post Sunday, June 25, 2017-Week 19.  These two go hand in hand. They apply not only to athletics but also to our life journeys. Think of health and fitness, spirituality, family, academics, work etc… Take a risk, find out how far you can go. You may surprise yourself!

Week 18

Positive Post Sunday, June 18, 2017-Week 18. Today I double dip. It’s Father’s Day and my anniversary. I am so blessed to be the father and grandfather of 5 wonderful children and 9 energetic grandchildren. I pray for them all every day and am honored to be their father and Papa. As I am sure…

Week 17

Positive Post Sunday, June 10, 2017 ( A day Early)-Week 17.  This is as true today as 5 years ago when I originally posted it. However, today I would add grandkids, all 9 of them! So proud of ALL my kids and grandkids. They are all excelling in their own unique ways. I am so…

Week 16

Positive Post Sunday, June 4, 2017- Week 16.  How fitting that this picture of my grandson Sean and I from 6 years ago popped up as a Facebook posting memory while I was writing my 16th “Positive Post Sunday”. Boy has a lot changed in the last 6 years. Time does not stop for anyone….

Week 15

Positive Post Sunday, May 28, 2017-Week 15.  Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day, a day set aside to recognize those that have paid the ultimate price for our freedom, their lives (RIP NICHOLAS STEINBACHER). Please join me in setting aside A few moments tomorrow to say a prayer in thanks to the MANY members of our…

Week 14

Positive Post Sunday, May 21, 2017-Week 14.  A very simple but deep and insightful African proverb. This is so true and can be applied far beyond the obvious importance in team sports. I would suggest that none of us have achieved the milestones in our personal, professional and spiritual lives alone. I certainly haven’t, and…