Dean P. Demos

For the past two days, a Trinity dad and I rode our bikes to Warm Springs and back.  43 miles to, and about 25 plus back … I had Patty come and pick me up in Luthersville.  Chris Flournoy and I stayed in the local hotel, a historical place, and toured the F.D.R. Little White House.  F.D.R. had polio, and made 41 trips to Warm Springs to seek a cure in the 88 degree water.  It provided relief for him.

Although I would have loved to enjoy the water, they don’t open up the springs to the public very often.  I had to settle for a hot shower.

I soaked in our jetted tub when I returned home yesterday.  It helps to soothe the aching leg muscles and feels good on my feet … peripheral neuropathy.

It’s wonderful to be able to ride for exercise and recreation.  You may know, I really enjoy bicycling.

These are both examples of how I am getting exercise, seeking relief, and spending time enjoying life and it’s opportunities with an incurable disease hanging over me. 

I’m grateful to the Lord for His “Springs of Refreshing” every time I read His Word or pray or praise.  He is my cure.  He is my life coach.  In His presence is fulness of joy, and at His right hand, pleasures forever more.  It’s too bad F.D.R. didn’t know the Lord.  He was possibly the most influential man on the earth during his presidency, yet he never really found the relief I have.

Trust Jesus today.  He’s the KING!