Andrew Alpaugh Blast From the Past

  Hi everyone, welcome to my blog! Today I want to talk about a topic that is very close to my heart: true love. What is true love and how do you know when you have found it? True love is not just a feeling or an emotion. It is a commitment, a choice, and a way of life. True love is not based on physical attraction, compatibility, or convenience. It is based on respect, trust, honesty, and loyalty. True love is not selfish, possessive, or demanding. It is generous, supportive, and understanding. True love is not easy to find, but it is worth waiting for. It is not something that happens at first sight, but something that grows over time. It is not something that you fall into, but something that you work on. It is not something that you take for granted, but something that you cherish. How do you know when you have found true love? There is no definitive answer to this question, but here are some signs that might indicate that you have met your soulmate: - You feel comfortable and safe

  Hi there, I'm Andrew Alpaugh and welcome to my blog. Today I want to talk about a topic that is very important to me: respecting people. Respect is something that we all need and deserve, but sometimes we forget to show it to others. In this blog post, I will share some tips on how to respect people in different situations and why it matters for your personal and professional growth. Respecting people means treating them with dignity, kindness, and consideration. It also means acknowledging their opinions, feelings, and preferences, even if they are different from yours. Respect is not only a moral duty, but also a smart strategy for building trust and rapport with others. Here are some ways you can show respect to people: - Listen actively and attentively when they speak. Don't interrupt, judge, or criticize them. Try to understand their perspective and empathize with their emotions. - Use polite and courteous language when you communicate with them. Say please, thank you, e

  Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well and staying safe. Today I want to share with you something very personal and close to my heart. I want to talk about the importance of family support in a hardship. At some point in your life you may have gone through a very difficult time and felt like you had no one to lean on. My family has been my rock and my source of strength. Certain ( not all ) members of my family have been there for me every step of the way, offering me emotional and practical support and prayer. They have listened to me vent, cry, and rant. If you find yourself going through a tough time don't be fraid to reach out to your family.  They can encourage you, motivate you, and cheer you up. They may be able to help you with your bills, groceries, and medical expenses. They can also help you with a job search, resume, and interviews. Don't underestimate the power of family, or be afraid to ask them for help! Family support is crucial in a hardship because it ca

  My first wife Wendy was the most amazing person I ever knew. She was kind, loving, faithful, and strong. She loved her family and she loved God so much. She was such a better person than me. She was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer coming up on 8 years ago. It was a devastating news for us. Glioblastoma is a very aggressive and fast-growing tumor that starts from the star-shaped cells in the brain called astrocytes. It can invade and destroy healthy brain tissue and cause many symptoms such as headaches, nausea, seizures, and personality changes. We tried everything we could to fight this disease. She had surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible, but it was impossible to get rid of it completely. She had radiation therapy and chemotherapy to kill the remaining cancer cells, but they were very resistant to treatment. She also tried an experimental therapy at Duke University using the polio virus injected into the tumor site, but nothing seemed to work. She never gave