Author Archives: Scott Ranck

Here we are in what was always a cold time of year for a Pennsylvania Boy! February 16th in the dead of winter. It is days like this that remind me why we moved to Florida 3 1/2 years ago … Continue reading →

Well I just got home from running the Gasparilla Half-Marathon in downtown Tampa. My trooper wife Gayle got up early, I got up at 3:45am and she joined me shortly after that, and we headed downtown for the race. It … Continue reading →

Many years ago now, Gayle and I started taking what we called "Spiritual Adventure Trips." Basically, they are day trips with a little twist. We believe God knows what we need on a day off more than we do and … Continue reading →

I’m an avid learner. I’m always reading, listening, researching trying to learn and grow. I can’t believe I never actually read Dale Carnegie’s "How to Win Friends and Influence People," till now. I did have to memorize some of his … Continue reading →

What are you doing over there? Why are you doing that over there? It would be better if you did what you do over there this way! Ever notice it is easier to wonder, worry and give direction to what … Continue reading →

I look at the pictures of Gayle and me on our wedding day, January 20, 1973 and we look like kids! That is because we were. Nineteen years old and knew very little about life yet but jumped in to … Continue reading →

Following the true life story of life, love, faith and hope I have written about the last several posts has a way of giving life a different perspective. I really enjoy football, especially the playoff season we are in currently. … Continue reading →

I don’t know how many of you have been following the story of Nate, Trisha & Gwyneth http://www.cfhusband.blogspot.com/ but it would be good for you to catch up on what has transpired over the last couple weeks. The picture I posted … Continue reading →

I was reading Nate’s blog this morning http://www.cfhusband.blogspot.com/ and thinking about Nate’s thoughts while clutching the pager. My mind flashed back to 1989 and being in the waiting room while my dad was having brain surgery. During those hours and days … Continue reading →

Gwyneth is here, 1lb 6oz and in NICU. Trisha is in ICU on a ventilator. The next 24 hours are critical for both. Neither’s survival is certain. Please continue to pray for this couple and their new little one. I … Continue reading →