Author Archives: RLW3
A serendipitous meeting
I don’t really believe in serendipity. Things don’t just happen. I believe that God directs our steps if we will listen to Him. (If you don’t know what serendipity means, look it up in the dictionary! I have added a … Continue reading
We’ve reached a decision
My wife and I have decided to surprise our second daughter. I will pick her up in Detroit and take her to Nashville. We will then give her our 1990 Nissan and I will fly back to KC. I will leave tomorrow … Continue reading
Surprised by what I already knew!?!?
Last night, I was surprised by something that I have known and been preparing for. I don’t really know how that can happen, but it did. While talking with my son about our plans to help our second daughter, he … Continue reading
Now why did I want another opinion?
I never ceased to be amazed at the power God gives other people to change my plans!!! My second daughter called me to report the findings of the latest mechanic to look at her car. “Dad, I am at the … Continue reading
Pull over, son!
I have had a great 5 days today! The weather changes here about every two hours! My son got pulled over by a policeman today! This is the second time in three weeks! Have I said that he was a … Continue reading
There has to be a better way…
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you might get the impression that I am a “seat of the pants” type of guy. Few things could be further from the truth. Usually, I analyze things too much! I really … Continue reading
A Different 4th
This is quite a different 4th of July. We haven’t really made a bunch of new friends yet so a BBQ picnic is out. And three of our children are in other states! We are down to three this weekend! It … Continue reading
Dad, am I flying Southwest?
Twenty minutes into the drive to the airport, my youngest daughter asked me this question! She is flying to Dallas to spend some time with her oldest sister. “Did you print out your itinerary?” “No.” “Then how do you know … Continue reading
Alfred Hitchcock is dead
About 1/2 mile into my morning run this morning, I ran by a tree and was attacked by a bird! I mean I the bird actually made contact with my hair and then screeched! When I turned my head to … Continue reading
The Last Breakfast
After service, our family ate The Last Breakfast at IHOP. Good food, fast service. I am so full that I am actually starting to look forward to the fast… I just have to eat that piece of cheesecake tonight and … Continue reading