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Sophia Myrick

Sophia Nicks Myrick

Yesterday our littlest girl earned her wings. Sophia was an amazing doggie that never let early neglect, the loss of a leg, or a nine month battle with Leukemia deter her from living her life to the fullest. She taught us so much in her time with us. Over six years of love, toughness, and […]

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Sophia Myrick

Sophia

Sophia’s lymph nodes have ballooned in size overnight and she’s running a 103.8 temp. Our Vet gave her an injection to try to help. She has chemo tomorrow morning. Barring a miracle, we’ll be saying goodbye to our littlest girl very soon. That’s the technical part. The part I can’t convey is how good she […]

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Group photo with the local SEC Alumni group representatives at the SEC Network

SEC Network tour

We were fortunate to be included on a tour of the SEC Network here in Charlotte, thanks to our position on the Board of BamaCharlotte. It was impressive to see a production facility so efficient with space and resources. They truly make the best of what they have. I found it interesting to see the […]

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A random El Camino from the Internet

Papa Joe and El Caminos

*Quick Summary: The author tells a story about Papa Joe Hendrick.* I never was a big fan of El Caminos, but Papa Joe Hendrick LOVED them. I think he had as many as six of them at one point. I was talking about them one day and didn’t realize Pop was right behind me. I’d […]

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Tired?

Tired?

My body and mind get tired physically, but my spirit is eternal and tireless. What does that mean? It means I might give up for a day, but the renewing of my spirit through Jesus Christ is continual, and carries me beyond my limitations. “For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man […]

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Wythe Raceway under water

Is it raining there?

This recent photo of Wythe Raceway reminds me of when we were racing at Concord Motorsport Park with Ricky Hendrick in the NASCAR Winston Late Model series in the late ’90’s. We couldn’t race in the rain, yet the track always seemed reluctant to call the event and send everyone home. You’d even be sitting […]

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Sophia Myrick, Lola Myrick

Update on Sophia 2

Sophia Update: We got bad news today. We were told not to expect a remission. After going through several different chemo protocols since February, the Oncologist feels we are on the best one, and this protocol is failing. The current thinking is to continue this path for around 2 months, at which time she feels […]

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Harry Hyde

Harry Hyde

*Quick Summary: The author adds a personal eulogy as a memorial to friend and mentor Harry Hyde.* The great Crew Chief Harry Hyde died this day 20 years ago. I had the pleasure of spending some time with Harry through the years, not only while he was at Hendrick Motorsports, but also when he went […]

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Baby bird in the freshly cut bushes

Saving a baby bird

Just protected this precious little baby bird from a pack of vicious dogs. DISCLAIMER: (*Dogs may or may not have been vicious. Dogs may or may not have been mine. Dogs may or may not have even seen the bird because I was standing in between them. Bird may or may not need prayers to […]

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Lola Myrick

About Lola

Meet Lola, the Queen of the Myrick family dogs. Lola is a 9 year old Golden Retriever adopted from Golden Creek Kennels. She was quite happy being the first and only child, but adjusted well when her sister Sophia was adopted. She did not adapt as well when her brother Buddy came along, but now […]

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