Deacon Pat's Journal: Articles From U. S. News & World Report

Monday, March 4, 2013

Articles From U. S. News & World Report

Here are a couple of good articles from U.S. News & World Report.

The basics:

Rachel Pomerance, U. S. News & World Report, Jan. 9, 2013

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There are other health benefits besides helping with heart problems:

7 Reasons to go on a Plant Based Diet

Laura McMullen, U. S. News & World Report, Jan. 8, 2013

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Believing in a better tomorrow

I remember the day when I wasn't sure tomorrow would ever come. I lay in my bed and listened to the doctors talk about the 5 bypass heart surgery they would be performing on me the next day. I knew it was going to be difficult.

The surgery was difficult, but I made it through. But the Pat who survived was a different person. Physically, mentally and spiritually, I was changed.

It took me quite a while to work through these changes, but I knew that God had regifted me the gift of life so that I could continue the work he had designed for me.

I have come to appreciate life that is so precious and I also now understand how important it is to be balanced in all aspects of my life. I made a conscious choice to do whatever I could to remain healthy so that I could be with the love of my life, my wife Donna, and experience the joys of being with my children and grandchildren.

This choice led me to discoveries about so many things. I learned about the importance of nutrition and exercise and decided to convert to a plant based diet. I took up biking and have also enjoyed kayaking and cross country skiing.

I have appreciated my friendships, devoted myself to my vocation as a teacher and deepened my relationship with God who has led me to where I am today.

God has blessed me with so much. And now He wants me to tell my story so that others may also experience his love.