Author Archives: RLW3
I didn’t even officially ask!
In our last episode, I was rushing the car back to the Honda shop hoping that someone was there even though they were closing when I drove off their lot 30 minutes earlier. I prayed a desperation prayer, “God, please … Continue reading
What’s that burning smell?
I picked up the Honda from the shop after work. I got it serviced before my wife drives to Nashville to visit a few friends this weekend. I asked the shop to fix only what was necessary. That came to … Continue reading
The latest ambush
As you know, I have two high school aged children left in our home. Every now and then, I get ambushed by their developing brain. I use the word ambush because the situation arises so suddenly and unexpectedly that I know of … Continue reading
Hoping not to fall
Teaching and training young adults (i.e. adolescents) can be a treacherous undertaking. The smallest wrong word can set them into a tailspin. Sometimes, it doesn’t even take a word…they just go into a tailspin and even they can’t tell you … Continue reading
It looks a lot better from here
It’s over. I knew it had to end. I did not think he would win the whole tournament. Still, I am always left wishing that he could have gone one more match. He lost in his second match in the … Continue reading
He broke through!
Yesterday morning, I received a text from an upset and embarrassed young man. This morning, I received a phone call… My son won his first match in the consolation bracket! The Baker University coach watched the match and congratulated him … Continue reading
Sleepless in Kansas
I woke up in the middle of the night. As I tried to go back to sleep, the unexpected events of the day kept running through my mind. Then the questions started… “Was it jet lag? Did I make a … Continue reading
I didn’t know what to say
My son sent me a text message with some unexpected news… He wrestled his first match and lost 18-4! He said that he was embarrassed at the way he wrestled. He had no energy! I started to seek out the … Continue reading
Just like we planned
It is so nice when a good plan comes together. Everything went well with my son’s flight yesterday. He arrived on time in Norfolk, VA. My parents picked him up at the airport and took him directly to the Virginia … Continue reading
It’s just 10 minutes
Last night, I moved my morning alarm up 10 minutes. That shouldn’t be a big deal. I wake up before my alarm more often than not anyway. Ah, but it matters why I moved up the alarm… it wasn’t to … Continue reading
