How am I doing? Thanks for asking...

To all who are asking how I am doing I wanted to post a reply.

I could not find the words and then I found out why...they have already been said. OK, maybe not the EXACT words I would use (mine would be so bad in comparison) but close enough to express my heart at this moment in time.

It is well with my soul is a song I have loved for a while but now, it means even more.

A BIG THANKS to all who keep us Tabors in your thoughts and prayers.

If you have or can find about seven and a half minutes of time here is a video of how I am doing that I hope encourages you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3znSDls5Etw

God Bless, David

How to grow in Christ?

BTW - this is a photo of my first radiation treatment on 6/4/10...also National Donut Day...proof that God Loves Me :-)

Oh, my answer to the question (I was asked by a friend the other day)...Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face...and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.

Growing in Christ is like a tree growing - stay close to the river of living water - let Him be your source through all of life's trouble - growth will happen.

Bless ya.

Seizure at work - down but not out

So, for those who don't know on May 11th I had a seizure at work. After an MRI they found out it was a tumor. They removed the tumor from my frontal lobe. It was the size of a small tangerine. It was benign but aggressive - that is why I will be starting 6 weeks of 5 day a week radiation treatments this Wednesday.

This was out of the blue - no warning signs. When it hit me all I could think is that I need to get to Tavia and Davy. I apologize to the EMTs - they tell me I was combative. In the midst of that is when I feel God told me "I've got Tavia and Davy - stay down." People - for those doubters in the cheap seats lemme tell ya - GOD IS REAL.

My mom and brother flew down from Ohio to help be with me at the hospital while Tavia shuttled between Orlando and Poincianna taking care of Davy (along with my great mom-in-law Ruth and respite care worker Divanna).

I am hurting but wanted all to know I am fine and will make a full recovery by His grace and for His glory.

Breakdown at Work

I just had to get this out there...

At times when I am at work and I hear certain songs on the radio or cd player (yes, cd not mp3), I freeze and almost start to bawl my eyes out.

Today it was the Rascal Flatts Single ''Here Comes Goodbye'' - I was overcome with thoughts about my daughter Fairlight. I miss her sooooo much sometimes.

Goodbye comes too soon for some and for all those parents out there who have had to say that terrible word to their child...it's ok to cry. And cry a lot.

Until we get to the place where there will be no more tears, may the God of all comfort show you His love.

Grandpa Vitko's worklife

Saw a video of a wartime film (1944) featuring my hometown of Youngstown. It showcases the place my grandpa worked at. In 15 minutes I learned more than he could have ever told me about his job.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni4bwCfa-SU

I think about the price he paid so his kids and grandkids could have a better life.

I need to remember the blast furnace when I complain about how cold the A/C is in the building where I sit in front of a computer and drink coffee to work.

Thank you God for my grandpa.

Belated Mom's Day

Dear Mom,

You were there from the beginning...obviously.

You were the first person I heard pray. You read me my first Bible story.

You always told me i could do anything...except be bad. And when i was, you...corrected me.

When i left home you always left the light on for me.

When your granddaughter flew ahead to heaven - you flew to be by our side.

For all the time you listened...for all the times you stayed up to make sure i was safe...for all the meals, laundry, and never ending faith...

thank you.

Shopping with Davy - thank you everybody

Tavia, Davy, and I went to Wal-Mart today. Tavia met a mom of one of Davy's past classmates in the lobby and wanted to stay and catch up so - Davy and I proceeded to do the mini-grocery shopping.

I was pushing the cart and Davy did a great job of keeping up. I didn't have to hold Davy's hand once. He listened to me and helped me get the shopping done. We didn't see mommy again until check out on register 4.

I wanted to share this wonderful "normal" moment - I will treasure it in my heart for a long time. I love my son.

Thank you to everyone that has ever and will ever help my son. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!