08/29/2026
Over the past few weeks, I’ve received news that has changed my perspective on a lot of things.
About a month ago, I was dealing with some left leg weakness. Well, it’s a bit worse than that. After a whirlwind of tests, biopsies and scans, I now have a diagnosis of metastatic lung cancer (never smoked a day in my life) with an EGFR mutation, including lesions in my brain and some vertebrae (yes, stage 4).
I have started treatment, including targeted radiation, and I have a treatment plan moving forward. There is certainly a lot that I don’t know yet. But there is also a lot that I do know.
I am hopeful.
I am grateful.
And I am experiencing a surprising amount of joy.
My faith in Jesus Christ remains the foundation of that hope—not because I know exactly how this story will unfold, but because I know the One in whose hands my life rests. I am surrounded by an extraordinary amount of love, kindness, prayer and encouragement from my family, friends, colleagues, church community, and medical team. I cannot adequately express how much that has meant to me.
I’m not sharing this because I want sympathy or pity. I’m sharing it because this experience has reminded me of something I think we all know but sometimes forget: Life is too short to waste on things that ultimately don’t matter.
Don’t waste precious time holding grudges. Don’t let pride keep you from saying, “I’m sorry.”
Don’t assume there will always be another opportunity to tell someone you love them, appreciate them, forgive them, or are proud of them.
Don’t allow an argument over politics, money, work, sports, social media, or some other trivial disagreement to damage a relationship that actually matters.
Be kind.
Be patient.
Be generous with grace.
Encourage people.
Forgive quickly.
Give people the benefit of the doubt.
Call the person you’ve been meaning to call.
Send the message. Have the conversation. Say the thing that needs to be said.
And if there is someone in your life who needs to hear, “I love you,” “I’m proud of you,” “I forgive you,” or “I’m sorry”, Don’t wait until it’s too late.
For those who are willing, I would appreciate your prayers—not only for my treatment and healing, but for my wife and family, my colleagues and clients, and for wisdom and strength as we navigate what lies ahead.
I’m taking this one day at a time. I’m still practicing law but I’m limiting the “hands-on” daily grind to focus on the treatment.
I am thankful to be here. I am thankful for the people God has placed in my life. I am thankful for the medical care available to me. And, above all, I am thankful that my hope does not ultimately depend upon my circumstances.
Whatever lies ahead, I intend to live it with faith, gratitude, courage, humor, love—and as much joy as I can possibly squeeze out of every day.
Thank you for your prayers, your friendship, and your kindness.
