Category Archives: Family

Exactly when did we decide to switch?

Posted on June 6, 2010 by RLW3

I am telling you right now, this is not going to develop into a trend! We spent the entire afternoon centering our life around our youngest daughter! I have to tell you that the change in orbit made me feel a little … Continue reading →

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I got nothin’!

Posted on March 23, 2010 by RLW3

Nearly everyone is familiar with the Bible verse that says “bad company corrupts good morals.” My children certainly are. However, I think I have come up with the flip side of that… “Good company can really cramp your style.” After … Continue reading →

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Deja vu all over again!

Posted on December 25, 2009 by RLW3

Is there a pattern developing? In my last post, I told you about the similarities of Kimba’s departure last Christmas and her  arrival this year. Well, we aren’t quite finished. I was supposed to pick up my oldest daughter, Bean, … Continue reading →

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How quickly things can change

Posted on November 14, 2009 by RLW3

As planned, I drove to Wichita today to pick up a transmission for the Nissan. I don’t really mind these long drives. I get time to think, listen to my favorite preachers on CD, etc. About 30 minutes from my … Continue reading →

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My muted version of Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2009 by RLW3

I don’t like Halloween. I used to get grief from my friends at church because I didn’t celebrate it…at all. But now that I have moved to Kansas and don’t really have church friends, I decided to go with the … Continue reading →

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Treasure in the boondocks

Posted on September 7, 2009 by RLW3

I lived in Southern California for 31 years. The LA area is theme park Mecca with at least 4 major amusement parks: Magic Mountain, Knott’s Berry Farm, Disneyland and Universal Studios. I am not a theme park kinda guy… About a … Continue reading →

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The time has come

Posted on September 4, 2009 by RLW3

In a few hours, my wife and I will take the next big step toward the next season in our life. This trip will be a family reunion, a 50 year birthday celebration (mine), scouting out the new land, a fond … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day!

Posted on July 4, 2009 by RLW3

Celebrating holidays in America is pretty challenging. Most people gather with their families but the overarching meaning of each holiday is frequently missing. In many homes, Thanksgiving Day has been reduced to “Turkey Day,” a great day to watch football. Christmas is a … Continue reading →

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A happy ending but not a fun ride

Posted on June 6, 2009 by RLW3

He did it… He lost 12 pounds in 48 hours… and won the tournament! But the last 12 hours before the weigh in were not very fun. When my mother called, I filled her in on the last two days and playfully asked … Continue reading →

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Grammie whips him into shape!

Posted on June 4, 2009 by RLW3

My son got back from Philadelphia today. He had a great time. On Tuesday, he went to class with a couple of the wrestlers, answered a question in Calculus class, offered his opinion in an English class. At night, he … Continue reading →

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