I celebrate my second birthday today. It was nine years ago today that my intestines ruptured and I had to go under the knife at 2 AM. I was on a respirator for two days. I lost 25 pounds in one week. And I should have died.

It was the worst experience of my life, but God turned it into the best experience of my life. Nothing like a near death experience to give you a unique appreciation for life.

Good to be alive!