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Category Archives: Parenting
I made a girl cry today
It seems that I do that fairly regularly. Thankfully, it is usually a good thing. And she didn’t really cry. Her eyes just welled up with tears. This morning, I told my second daughter that we (all of us in … 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
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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
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The next BIG step!
Our second daughter called to inform me that she is moving to Nashville in two weeks! The mother of the bride has a particular fondness for our daughter and has agreed to let her stay with their family until she … Continue reading
Nature is conspiring against me…
My wife and children woke up at 9:00 this morning. My wife started to make breakfast so I went out on the balcony to see if it was still as hot and humid as it was 3 1/2 hours ago. … Continue reading
A sweet father daughter reunion!
My second daughter called me to inform me that she will be moving to Nashville! We are excited about that because there is a strong spiritual community there with many young people actively serving God. Her goal is to be … Continue reading
What’s the word I am looking for?
On our way to church, I found myself in the middle of an unscheduled ESL class. English was proving to be difficult a difficult language this morning. My son and youngest daughter had gone to see some friends perform “My … Continue reading