Goals

So life is happening to me and things look great. The only problem is, where will I be a few years from now?

I was reminded by someone that if I don't set goals, I won't achieve them. So, I am in the process of putting together some goals for the near future and for the next couple of years. They include; Going to college and getting my Bachelors, Paying off my debts, losing lot's of pounds, like 30.Working at Camp MayMac, Teaching at my dad's school and making music as much as I can.

anyway, I plan on putting this plan together soon.

My Mother's Recovery

Two days ago, I had a chance to speak with my mother over the phone. She sounded very happy to be done with the surgery but also got a bit emotional as she was recounting the events leading up to the gall-stone operation and afterwards. I couldn't help but feel her frustrations and (ultimately) relief resulting from many visits to the doctors over the last year.

For a long time, the doctors (American and Moroccan) couldn't figure out what was wrong with my mom. Some even suggested that my mom may have had some sort of psychological disorder. I couldn't believe this, I mean, how could they say the pain my mom felt wasn't real? Some said it was stress related -that's got to be true, raising 5 kids must be STRESSFUL :)

I'm glad that there was a doctor who let my mom know that in his opinion, she had gallstones. The crazy thing is, My mom had never visited this doctor, he just happens to be a family member of children at my dad's school (He is either the father or uncle of a student).

That's pretty cool -it shows that there is definitely a sense of community among the Teachers, Parents and Students. (I can't wait to teach there in a few years, but I'll write about that some other time)

Anyway, I thank God for watching over my little mommy and making sure she's ok. I also thank all the people who supported us in prayer during this time, we really appreciate it.
-Tony

Gallstones...

My mother is in the Hospital over there in Morocco and is supposed to get surgery for Gallstones. This comes as somewhat of a relief since the original diagnosis implied severe liver damage or even cancer. It's kinda weird, but this is the first time that something major like this has happened in my adult life.

When I was younger, I remember my dad had a hernia. Also, my mother went through a mis-carriage before Jeremiah was born. Those events left a memory of sadness, but this time I wasn't realy sad, I felt afraid. I feel that losing a parent would be devastating and even then, I know I can't imagine what it would be like -especially at this age.

My mom is still young and beautiful, my dad has yet to accomplish many amazing things. You know, I always imagine visiting them in Mexico someday, I will go with my future wife and children to the home I grew up in. By then, my dad has 'retired' and my mom is sewing her latest dress, making clothes for her grandkids. That would be cool.

Currently, three of my four grandparents are living. I was blessed to have had both sets of grandparents around as I grew up and I want my kids to have that experience too.

Mom and Dad, take care of yourselves, me and my selfishness want you around for a long, long time.

Music I make

Yo, what's up.

Making music is like diving off a cliff, over a waterfall, into cool in a tropical rainforest. At least that's the way I feel about the latest track I'm working on. I have a name for the song, but let's just say it's code-named 'Blue'.

and yes, it is a techno song, (trance)

Only one person ever reads this blog so, who cares right? (that one person tends to be me :) oh well, it's all good anyway.