Category Archives: Parenting
Feel His pleasure
As I was praying for my son this morning, a scene from the movie “Chariots of Fire” popped into my head. He has to see that scene! Since he and his team leave for Wichita tomorrow afternoon, that means that … Continue reading
What was I afraid of?
Before I left for work this morning, I asked my wife what time our son got home from his study session… “1:00” “1:00 A.M?” “Um, hmm” “On a school night?” “Then, when he came home, he got on Facebook for … Continue reading
Back to real life
My daughter did very well in her role in the school musical… My son went undefeated and won the league championships in wrestling… And grandparents from both sides of the family were here to see it and had a great … Continue reading
Cha, cha, cha, changing…
David Bowie’s song and Spencer Johnson’s book “Who Moved My Cheese?” are in my head today… It is amazing how fast life can change. A little over two weeks ago, my son was planning to attend the local junior college. However … Continue reading
How much!?!?
After my son’s big victory last night, he weighed himself to make sure that he would be under the weight limit for this morning’s weigh in. As is so often the case, what should have been a mere formality turned … Continue reading
Father Knows Best
I never really watched this show but I sure do like the title. My son has a friend who happens to be a girl. He assures me that there is nothing more between them. Last night, he informed me when … Continue reading
Life in the whirlwind
Things are moving along at a very quick pace. I picked my children from their after school activities like I usually do. However, while I was waiting for them in the lobby, my youngest daughter’s academic adviser walked in and … Continue reading
I asked the right man!
After I printed out the state weight class rankings yesterday morning and saw the caliber of competition, I grew so excited. I wanted to know who was wrestling who so badly that I did something that I have never done: I … Continue reading
He said, she said
I received a call from the office at our apartment complex this morning. One of the maintenance people found a cell phone near our old truck and took it to the office. The woman at the office then figured out that … Continue reading
Much more than I had hoped for
I have once again been amazed at the goodness of God! In previous posts, I have told you about the dramatic changes that God has been bringing about in my second daughter. As profound as the last big change was, … Continue reading
