When should we give up on something that isn't working? For years I have tried to grow asparagus for a friend who is wild about it. I can get the little ferns to come up, but the it dies.

Ive read articles, magazines and books on growing asparagus, and they assure me that 'growing asparagus is easy,' which makes me feel dumber than dirt. Dozens of friends have given me helpful advice, such as "put salt on it," and "dont put salt on it." My friend says "Drew, you dont have to do this. I can get all the asparagus I need at the vegetable stand. Give it up." So why don't I just give it up? Maybe i hate to be defeated by things that are lower down on the food chain. Maybe its my pride of bullheadedness.

To be honest, i think it's hope that keeps me going. not just in trying to grow the damn asparagus, but in ChiropracTIC and in all of my relationships. I keep praying for "impossible" things because deep down I think they might just happen...and a few of them have.

I keep trying to overcome my bad habits because it would be so wonderful if I could do it. Just because I never have doesn't mean I never will.

It doesn't matter if I give up on asparagus, but it does matter that I keep trying to overcome my temptations. My job is to try and to leave the results to Innate who will give me my just rewards when the time is right. Innate is NEVER late....but She is never early either.

I have hope and faith that if we continue to grow, perpetuate and precipitate the Band of Brothers we can change the entire profession. It is going to take blood, sweat, toil and tears. I'm ready and I hope you all are.
Drew