Rob Cheng's Blog

The Stroke Song

chengrob — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:01:24 +0000

Be Strong

chengrob — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:46:03 +0000

Not only does God Heal, but he made humans to become stronger and adaptable to our environments.

One Nation Under God

chengrob — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:44:33 +0000

Jesus said “Love God with all your heart mind and soul and love your neighbor as yourself.” Problem is America no longer does that.

God Heals

chengrob — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:15:23 +0000

In the last year, I tore my labrum in my shoulder and had two strokes. I am deep in the American medical system, and I want to share that God Heals. Have a listen.

What Rio Taught Me About Living

chengrob — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:13:59 +0000

This episode I explore why I love Rio de Janeiro and plan to retire and spend the rest of my life there

My Third Stroke

chengrob — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:19:25 +0000

I am thinking of starting a podcast. Here is a first attempt. The photo is after the stroke with the people on my swim team. None of them are aware I had just had a stroke. Learn more by listening.

Innovation Awards Video

chengrob — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:50:26 +0000

It was quite emotional to hear from so many people I respect on what I have accomplished in my life.

Jesse Cheng Memorial

chengrob — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:06:24 +0000

In Memory of Jesse Cheng

chengrob — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:13:46 +0000

Jesse Cheng, 98, passed away peacefully on April 3rd, 2026 in his home in Myrtle Beach, SC. Jesse was born March 28, 1928 in Shanghai, China. Jesse was raised in Chinese aristocracy with private chefs and butlers. His privileged world was soon shattered as the Japanese over took and pillaged the cities of Shanghai and Nanjing. Jesse’s parents divorced, but their little family of four persevered through uncertain times. Jesse studied at Saint John’s University, a China’s premier Christian university. Christian universities like Saint Johns came under attack during the Mao Revolution, and Jesse abandoned his studies and fled China to the United States. He finished his senior year and graduated with a BA in economics from Manchester College in Indiana.

After graduation, Jesse joined his family in the outskirts of New York City where he studied for his MBA at NYU. At this point, Jesse met a smart attractive Chinese coed who shared his interest in mathematics and competitive bridge. They married and moved to the Washington DC suburbs to raise their Chinese American brood. Jesse was a numbers guy and worked as a statistician for the federal government his entire career serving the Department of Commerce, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Government Accountability Office.

In retirement, Jesse traveled the world playing competitive bridge with his wife, Helen. Jesse found his new passion, playing the stock market and watching financial news. In the last year, Jesse’s wife of 70 years had stage 4 cancer. Jesse cared for her until the end, planning and cooking her meals, and holding hands for hours. About 3 months after Helen passed, Jesse was admitted to the hospital. After one night in a hospital bed, Jesse signed an AMA, went home to his house, lied in his bed, closed his eyes, and passed peacefully.

Jesse is survived by his sons, Robert; David; and Michael; and their grandchildren; Ryan, Joshua, Anthony, Michelle, Colette, Theodore, and Jesse Jr. A memorial service will be held in Myrtle Beach, SC at 1313 Royal Devon Dr, Myrtle Beach SC, on June 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

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Go With God

chengrob — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:20:43 +0000

In Brazil, a common salutation we hear is Go With God. I have lived in Rio de Janeiro since 2003 and if anything I hear it more as I get older. They are always welcome words when meeting an old friend, or perhaps a new acquaintance after a lively conversation testing and expanding my Portuguese. Go with God. Vá com Deus. Sometimes, it happens with strangers.

This is the same city that over a hundred years ago, the visionaries erected an immense statue of Jesus Christ at the highest point in the city. The arms and face of the Savior overlook the city. The statue hangs large over a lake that is adjacent to Rio de Janeiro’s iconic beaches. This is Lagoa, and where I chose to live. I began running that lake. It is 7500m or roughly 4.6 miles. Every day, I ran this lake under that statue. At 45 years old, I got healthy and was in the best shape of my life. So “Go with God” has a special meaning for me.

For my friends and acquaintances, the adage has meaning as well. It means I like you and wish you well. There is nothing equivalent in America. Typically we say “Take it Easy” or “Have a Good One” which has little significance if any. Worse yet, any mention of God outside of religious establishments is essentially taboo. Go with God also means that the sender believes in God which for me almost always puts a smile on my face.

Lastly Go with God is a simple recognition that we are humbly not in control and there is order to things which we respect. I am glad you found my web site and Go With God.