What’s in a word? Thats a good question. Through the toddler years, as each of you has learned to talk, the mispronunciations of different words along the way has brought your mom and me much joy. As I write this, NE recently turned four, and I find myself reflecting back on these first four years. […]
Changing a flat tire is a pretty simple task. It does involve some degree of concern for safety, though, so let’s cover that first. If you’re changing a flat tire, odds are you’re not doing it in the safety of your driveway. Chances are, you’re changing it in the rain or snow on a dark
Driving home through the rain last week, NE, you started singing a song from preschool, “God Made the Rain”. As awesome as that was, when I turned around to watch you while you sang, you stopped. So I asked “what else did God make?” You thought quietly for about ten seconds and then answered “tacos!”
Nine years. Really? It doesn’t seem right to say it’s been almost a decade…yet it has been. For the rest of the country, April 15 is a day of dread…tax day…the deadline to file our state and federal taxes. For our family, it’s so much more. Looking back on this day nine years ago, I
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I was sitting in the dentist’s office today with SD waiting for our appointments. As we were waiting, I was preoccupied with my phone (I know…nothing new, right?) when I was caught completely off guard. I looked over in time to see something I rarely see…you. You see, to me you’re still my baby girl.
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I saw the following video today, sent to me through a daily email I get from the All Pro Dad organization: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dYcvLw_jkkk#at=15] The video itself is a little humorous, in that it would be interesting to watch some of the experiments take place. It sparks an interest in me to try it for myself. I’ve
SI, Let me first say that while I address this note specifically to SI, it is applicable to all of you, my children. There are lessons in each of these letters that each of you can apply in your own life, regardless of who I am specifically addressing. I chose to address SI for this
I don’t know when this started occurring. I know it’s been several months, but exactly when it started, I haven’t a clue. I do, however, remember the first time it happened: NE, you’re three as I write this, so for argument sake, we’ll say it was about six or eight months ago. You would have
As I put this site together and try to organize all of the random thoughts that cross my mind on any given day…all the things I would want you to know in my absence…all the stories of your childhood that you’ll enjoy reading to your own children, I’m remembering stories I’ve either shared with friends
Originally composed December 22, 2010 The following is part of a message I was blessed to hear this past Sunday while visiting family. Out of my home church and my comfort zone, God spoke to me through this message, and I hope you take a brief moment to read what God has asked me to