Comments on: Death Almost Killed Me

By: Troy

Troy — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:51:48 +0000

I think that would be lovely, David.
I hope that more people can understand God’s grace through my situation… rather than any sort of inspiration from my endurance… I’ll write more on that another day…

By: david griffiths

david griffiths — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:45:29 +0000

I hope you don’t mind, but I’m recounting this story in a sermon. If I remember, I’ll track back to your blog. Thanks for baring it, brother.

By: Troy

Troy — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:53:30 +0000

I don’t mind when you sound like a redneck.
I like it actually.

By: tim clark

tim clark — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:59:16 +0000

I did not intend to post under Melanie’s name earlier, and I also did not intend for that comment to sound so redneck. I’m sorry about that.
Your battle with cancer really changed the path of my life, Troy. I realized that I could have been you – the one dying. I needed to wake up. It seems that my greatest growth as a person has centered around death. Solomon was right when he said, “A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth. It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, and the living will lay it to heart. Sorrow is better than laughter, for by sadness of face the heart is made glad.” Ecclesiastes 7:1-3. So true.

By: Don Watkins

Don Watkins — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:04:56 +0000

Troy– Between work, his skydiving avocation, the passing of a skydiving friend, birth of a new grandchild in Ann Arbor, and family items, it seemed like lately your Dad was dealing with more than I could handle. I attributed his survival to his strong faith and stamina. I forgot — I don’t know how I could have forgotten — that in you he has a inspirational role model.

My neighbors, my wife and I were reflecting recently on how amazing it is to see our grown children surpass us in accomplishments, careers and service — and how wonderful it is. You set a remarkable example for all of us.

By: Doris

Doris — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:40:07 +0000

Troy, you’re such an inspiration to so many people, including me. Thanks for being so open and real. love ya

By: Laura Olson

Laura Olson — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:21:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing your struggle. We forget that our tests give us a testimony and that helps others with the things they are dealing with. So often we hold onto things instead of just releasing them to God’s power in our life to work them out for his glory. Everyday is a gift no matter what kind of day it is and a heart of gratitude keeps us in the right frame of mind. Keep up the good work and trust your Father!

By: Tiff

Tiff — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:42:11 +0000

I think it goes w/o saying that I was already crying by the time I saw the illustration. This really made me think. We say we trust God, we say we cast our cares on him, but why do we only bestow our worries and frustration in rations. Do we think this little of God’s capabilities and strength. Thank you for sharing this. I love you.

By: tim clark

tim clark — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:36:29 +0000

that’s good preachin’.

By: Dad

Dad — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:24:44 +0000

This made me cry. Thanks Troy.