It is time to make the switch to the new website/blog - just go to www.pauldazet.com - make sure to change your bookmarks.
Thanks!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
New Website Is Coming
Hey everyone - a new website is coming! I have been working on it for a few weeks (with my brother Neil). We are hoping to unveil it in the next couple of weeks. So Stay Tuned!!!!
Friday, June 26, 2009
I Finished A Book!
As I said in an earlier post, I was close to finishing my first book in 9 months. Well, as of a few minutes ago, I did it!
The cloud has lifted!
BTW - Angels and Demons by Dan Brown was a great book. I enjoyed all 700 pages. Now I want to see the movie.
Relay for Life: Poland
Dear Family and Friends,
I will be participating in the Relay for Life in Poland, Ohio on July 10-11, 2009. I have been asked to speak during the opening ceremony on July 10th at 6 pm.
Please support me in this important cause by making a secure, tax-deductible donation online using the link below.
To donate online now, click here to visit my personal page.
Relay For Life® is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people worldwide to:
CELEBRATE the lives of those who have battled cancer. The strength of survivors inspires others to continue to fight.
REMEMBER loved ones lost to the disease. At Relay, people who have walked alongside people battling cancer can grieve and find healing.
FIGHT BACK. We Relay because we have been touched by cancer and desperately want to put an end to the disease.
Whatever you can give will help - it all adds up! I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress.
Sincerely,
Paul Dazet
Thoughts and Reflections from Vacation
I had an awesome vacation with my family. We started with a few days at Myrtle Beach, SC staying at the Sea Mist hotel. Included in the package was tickets to an amusement park & water part 6 blocks from the hotel. We enjoyed seeing the smiles on the kids faces as the enjoyed some fun times.
From there, we traveled to Oak Island, NC to the beach house that my parents had rented for the family. It was great to see my parents, my brother Mark, and my brother Neil and his wife G. During that week at the Beach House, we enjoyed a lot of porch-sitting watching the waves and great seafood.
After our week in NC, we traveled towards Cincinnati to spend a few days with Stacy's family before coming home. We stopped off at Pigeon Forge, TN and did some shopping before making it to Fred & Julie's house in Middletown, OH. We enjoyed some pool time and a family grill-out. And on Wednesday, we made the drive home.
A GREAT VACATION. Here are a few things that I learned during our time away:
1. I NEED TO LEARN HOW TO PACE MYSELF BETTER - There were many days during my vacation that I did not remember that I had cancer (praise God!). But because of this, I exerted myself harder than I have in years. I kept up with the pace of everyone during the vacation - swimming, shopping, etc. etc. I forgot that it was 2 months ago that I got the all clear and the doctor telling me it was going to take a good year for me to build back up - TAKE IT SLOW is what he said. I forgot that and paid the price. I had a 3-day Migraine at the Beach House - my worst ever. Currently, I am fighting the flu. So needless to say, I need to slow down and Pace myself better so that I can be the best that I can be during this recovery.
2. I NEED TO LEARN HOW TO BALANCE BETTER - it took my 7 days to calm down from the stresses of ministry. Even though, I was on vacation, I was worried about the "this and that" of the church while I was gone. I realized that If I am this way at the beach, then I must be awful at home dealing with the stress in front of my family. I need to learn to "unplug" while I am at home so that my kids can see the dad they say at the end of vacation, one who was laughing and playing - the one that they need. Balance with my family and ministry is critical for my future.
3. I NEED TO BALANCE MY MINISTRY PHILOSOPHIES BETTER - while I was sitting on the deck of the beach house one evening, I had a great conversation with my brother Mark. He is doing very well in St. George, Utah. We discussed faith and growth on his journey. During my first two years of ministry at New Hope I became pretty pessimistic concerning the church (not new hope, but the church in general). A lot of that had to due with my illness and how it impacted my thinking. My philosophy of ministry was a push towards an organic style of ministry, simplifying everything, removing structure so that we can "be the church". Simplification was my natural reaction to my illness, as I was become less and less effective in putting together strategy for ministry. I believe that was important and necessary for New Hope. BUT, I recognize that there needs to be a better balance in what we do to minister effectively to the people that God has brought into the community of faith. For people like Mark, they need (we all need) teachings on recovery and how God desires to meet our needs. BUT at the same time, we need to be challenged to be the "Salt & Light" - a missional community. I have more to say on this topic, but will wait to another day.
4. MY BRAIN IS STARTING TO WORK AGAIN! - I have almost completed my first book in nearly 9 months. The last book that I read was "Jesus want's to Save Christians" - by Rob Bell. For nearly 9 months, due to chemo, I was unable to read - unable to process what I was reading. On vacation, I am happy to report, that I read my first book "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown. I have less than 100 pages left of the 700 page book. It has been great to read again - one of my loves in my life - READING! My brain is starting to work again - and I am excited.
There are many other things to talk about, but I will save those for another day and MAYBE ANOTHER WEBSITE. www.pauldazet.com is going to make some significant changes in the days ahead. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
Love you all!
Paul
PS - remember LOVE WINS!
From there, we traveled to Oak Island, NC to the beach house that my parents had rented for the family. It was great to see my parents, my brother Mark, and my brother Neil and his wife G. During that week at the Beach House, we enjoyed a lot of porch-sitting watching the waves and great seafood.
After our week in NC, we traveled towards Cincinnati to spend a few days with Stacy's family before coming home. We stopped off at Pigeon Forge, TN and did some shopping before making it to Fred & Julie's house in Middletown, OH. We enjoyed some pool time and a family grill-out. And on Wednesday, we made the drive home.
A GREAT VACATION. Here are a few things that I learned during our time away:
1. I NEED TO LEARN HOW TO PACE MYSELF BETTER - There were many days during my vacation that I did not remember that I had cancer (praise God!). But because of this, I exerted myself harder than I have in years. I kept up with the pace of everyone during the vacation - swimming, shopping, etc. etc. I forgot that it was 2 months ago that I got the all clear and the doctor telling me it was going to take a good year for me to build back up - TAKE IT SLOW is what he said. I forgot that and paid the price. I had a 3-day Migraine at the Beach House - my worst ever. Currently, I am fighting the flu. So needless to say, I need to slow down and Pace myself better so that I can be the best that I can be during this recovery.
2. I NEED TO LEARN HOW TO BALANCE BETTER - it took my 7 days to calm down from the stresses of ministry. Even though, I was on vacation, I was worried about the "this and that" of the church while I was gone. I realized that If I am this way at the beach, then I must be awful at home dealing with the stress in front of my family. I need to learn to "unplug" while I am at home so that my kids can see the dad they say at the end of vacation, one who was laughing and playing - the one that they need. Balance with my family and ministry is critical for my future.
3. I NEED TO BALANCE MY MINISTRY PHILOSOPHIES BETTER - while I was sitting on the deck of the beach house one evening, I had a great conversation with my brother Mark. He is doing very well in St. George, Utah. We discussed faith and growth on his journey. During my first two years of ministry at New Hope I became pretty pessimistic concerning the church (not new hope, but the church in general). A lot of that had to due with my illness and how it impacted my thinking. My philosophy of ministry was a push towards an organic style of ministry, simplifying everything, removing structure so that we can "be the church". Simplification was my natural reaction to my illness, as I was become less and less effective in putting together strategy for ministry. I believe that was important and necessary for New Hope. BUT, I recognize that there needs to be a better balance in what we do to minister effectively to the people that God has brought into the community of faith. For people like Mark, they need (we all need) teachings on recovery and how God desires to meet our needs. BUT at the same time, we need to be challenged to be the "Salt & Light" - a missional community. I have more to say on this topic, but will wait to another day.
4. MY BRAIN IS STARTING TO WORK AGAIN! - I have almost completed my first book in nearly 9 months. The last book that I read was "Jesus want's to Save Christians" - by Rob Bell. For nearly 9 months, due to chemo, I was unable to read - unable to process what I was reading. On vacation, I am happy to report, that I read my first book "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown. I have less than 100 pages left of the 700 page book. It has been great to read again - one of my loves in my life - READING! My brain is starting to work again - and I am excited.
There are many other things to talk about, but I will save those for another day and MAYBE ANOTHER WEBSITE. www.pauldazet.com is going to make some significant changes in the days ahead. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
Love you all!
Paul
PS - remember LOVE WINS!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Future of the Blog
Hey everyone.
I just returned from a great vacation yesterday. I have some reflections that I will share with you tomorrow.
One thing that I have been thinking and praying about is this blog. I feel like it needs a change. Every time I look at it, I think of my cancer updates, and even though I am cured I feel a little depressed.
What ideas do you have about the future of www.pauldazet.com?
Let me know your thoughts....
Thanks,
Paul
I just returned from a great vacation yesterday. I have some reflections that I will share with you tomorrow.
One thing that I have been thinking and praying about is this blog. I feel like it needs a change. Every time I look at it, I think of my cancer updates, and even though I am cured I feel a little depressed.
What ideas do you have about the future of www.pauldazet.com?
Let me know your thoughts....
Thanks,
Paul
Sunday, June 7, 2009
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