During my month-long stay in the hospital this past June, I received hundreds of cards, calls and texts from around the world. Yes, I said world. Each time I checked my email or my texts, there were messages of support. The few times my dad left my … — During my month-long stay in the hospital this past June, I received hundreds of cards, calls and texts from around the world. Yes, I said world. Each time I checked my email or my texts, there were messages of support. The few times my dad left my side and went home, he would bring back fan mail (I mean get-well cards). The overwhelming part of all of this was there were old friends I didn’t really have contact with anymore and strangers reaching out to me.

The June I Don't Remember: Part IV (Burning Bridges)

August 11, 2015

I was always the guy to light the bridge on fire and swim underneath it even though I’m not a swimmer. In fact, I can’t swim. But I found pleasure in making it to the other side and proving that person wrong, just because in my mind, he or she wanted to see me drown.

The June I Don't Remember: Part III (My New Family)

August 2, 2015

Part III of "The June I Don't Remember" series talks about how God used one test to bless me in ways I didn't even know. Blessings He had saved for me for a future time. He blessed me with a new family.

The June I Don't Remember: Part II (Do Not be Afraid)

July 26, 2015

It’s almost midnight, and after a horrible experience and over 3 hours in the emergency room, I was finally in room 704 at the OU Medical Center laying on the dreaded, uncomfortable hospital bed with an iv in one of my many web-like veins networked between the knuckles and the wrist of my left arm.

The June I Don't Remember: Part 1 (The Five Day Battle)

July 19, 2015

Where did the month of June go? It seemed like a blur, a dream not worth remembering. Oh but wait! I do remember Saturday, May 30. What a great weekend it was. Oh, and I do remember Sunday, May 31 – a day I cannot forget, because I woke up knowing exactly what was happening. I know my body so well, and I knew the pain I woke up in that Sunday morning was a Sickle Cell crisis that could not be treated at home as I normally do.

Health in Progress

June 15, 2015

I’ve received hundreds of phone calls, thousands of texts and plenty of visits. I can’t physically respond or have a convo with everyone contacting me, so I’m hoping this short piece will do that.

Feature Blog: Live Your Dreams

May 27, 2015

Here's a feature blog post from Anthony Crawford, a speaker, writer, poet that I enjoy following. Here's a piece he did on living your dreams. #KingdomTime

You're a College Graduate, So What?

May 24, 2015

As crazy as this may sound, I truly believe some graduates are losing sight of what comes after graduation because of how excessive the celebrations have become year after year. Our culture calls for immediate gratification and validation, and that can be deadly for young high school or college graduates.

My Mom Doesn't Deserve My Love!

May 10, 2015

This Mother’s Day, I want to do things a little differently. I want to tell you why my mom doesn’t deserve my love.

I Learned to Pay Attention to Detail... The Hard Way

April 26, 2015

I learned the importance of paying attention to detail very early in my life, and the experience I am about to share made me a better person, but one I will never forget.

Worrier to Warrior

April 16, 2015

My story about how I overcame a tough test and landed my newest career opportunity. I am extremely blessed and excited about where God has placed me to make an impact.