Coming Back Stronger... Thanks Phil!
by Dan Kelly on Jul 27, 2010 2:49 PM CDT
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I got a surprise in the mail today! :-D
As you can tell by the title of the post, it was a copy of Drew's book "Coming Back Stronger". It was completely unexpected (I didn't order it); but it was the perfect gift at the perfect time.
Without getting into boring, personal detail, a few unexpected challenges have come up in my life recently... nothing unusual or threatening to my life, but difficult none the less.
I'm working hard to overcome those challenges, and I know that great things are in store really soon.
But, I just wanted to acknowledge my friend Philip and thank him for sending me this gift.
And...
For those of you that have read the book, I'd love to hear your "takeaways" and favorite/most uplifting moments (without revealing any spoilers please).
Dave, If this is too off topic, just let me know and I'll remove it.
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He said he and his brother used to catch “crawdaddies.” I mean really, he’s lived in La. for 4 years now. Crawdaddies.
Someone needs to ask him what that means. :)
aaah.. that'll be crawfish..
heard that expression many times.. quite used in northern la.
by the way.. crawfish are not just indigenous of la..
by the 9th plague on Jul 30, 2010 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Under the "Strange But True" category:
They sell crawfish in pet stores in Japan for about 3 or 4 dollars each.
To have a crawfish boil I’d have to sell everything I own!
Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!
I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.
by Just 'Nother Day on Jul 30, 2010 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
no, it’s a personal friend… sorry for the confusion.
He reads the boards on occasion, but I’m not sure if he’s a member yet… despite my best efforts. :-)
Want to go to the Saints vs. Cowboys game? I've got an extra ticket.
I wish you well with your challanges.
You impress me as being highly competent & I trust you will successfully overcome/kick a** any potential obstacles.
"Dang! The Saints won the Super Bowl!" - my wife, Meso "Happy" Hu Dat.
Thanks, DHD. I appreciate it.
Despite the difficulties, I think a lot of good will eventually come out of the whole situation.
Want to go to the Saints vs. Cowboys game? I've got an extra ticket.
DK, you've got buddies here.
If need be, we’ll be glad to help you Come Back Stronger.
Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!
I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.
by Just 'Nother Day on Jul 27, 2010 9:24 PM CDT reply actions
DK, I hope things get better for you
I have Drew’s Book, but haven’t read it yet. I have a ton of what I refer to as “Homework” to read before I can crack it open. I have several John Gray “Mars and Venus” books that I must read first.
Underestimate No One, Take Nothing For Granted
by SaintsFanInIraq on Jul 28, 2010 1:05 AM CDT reply actions
What happened to Uranus?
Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!
I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.
by Just 'Nother Day on Jul 28, 2010 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Somehow
I expected remarks of this nature.
Underestimate No One, Take Nothing For Granted
by SaintsFanInIraq on Jul 28, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
You're welcome.
Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!
I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.
by Just 'Nother Day on Jul 28, 2010 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
The "Mars and Venus" books are actually very good books… if you’re hoping to improve an existing relationship, it helps if the other person is reading it too… but you CAN’T force them to read it and expect them to get anything out of it.
Want to go to the Saints vs. Cowboys game? I've got an extra ticket.
I look forward to reading this book
Could really use some uplifting words right now! It’s def. on my list of books to read.
Breesus Is My Homeboy
by SarahT on Jul 28, 2010 1:09 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I feel compelled to buy it today. Been meaning to but just hadn’t gotten around to it yet.
If anyone has read both Drew’s and Sean’s books…. is one better than the other? Or is it like comparing apples and oranges?
A tale of 2 books
I would have posted this yesterday, but I have only just registered and had to wait 24 hours.
They’re both good books. Sean’s book is more about football and the team. It’s a quicker read and definitely the way to go if you’re mostly interested in the football side of things. You could always pick up Drew’s book if you’re still wanting more.
Drew’s book ties together the events of his life (it basically covers high school to present) with the lessons he’s learned along the way and how everything relates to his faith. It’s a little bit of a lot of things, but it boils down to “here’s my story, I hope reading it benefits you somehow”.
Reading both, it was also interesting to read about both sides of the conversation about the events of Drew’s first visit to New Orleans (getting lost with Sean).
Certainly, I do recommend both, but Drew’s book may leave you disappointed if your looking only for football and Sean’s book, while it has it’s inspirational moments, is more about the football-related events of his life.
-Phil
Laissez les bon temps rouler!!!
:-)
That’s the Phil I was thanking in the title… :-)
Welcome to CSC, my brother!
Want to go to the Saints vs. Cowboys game? I've got an extra ticket.
PS. It’s interesting that your first comment would be to Drew-Dat… he might be moving to Dallas and is interested in our extra ticket. :-)
Want to go to the Saints vs. Cowboys game? I've got an extra ticket.
Thanks to everyone, for your kind words of support.
:-)
Want to go to the Saints vs. Cowboys game? I've got an extra ticket.
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