Tag Archives: Big A

A Young Man in No Man’s Land

I feel for my son. He has been practicing with a club in Missouri and is an accepted member of the club. However, he is attending the national tournament as a member of the Kansas team. He has been somewhat … Continue reading

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My last roadtrip

Today, I am taking my last road trip. I am going to see my son wrestle in the National Freestyle Championships. It is the biggest wrestling tournament in the world!  It is a double elimination tournament which means that you … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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What’s in the water?

I am beginning to wonder if God has spiked the water in our apartment. My son and youngest daughter are watching some friends perform “My Fair Lady.” So, my wife and I each stretched out on a couch. I however … Continue reading

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He tricked me

My son took his new super duper VERY expensive skateboard when we went to the park. He tried to get me on it but I politely refused. Instead, I watched him send the board rolling in front of him, break into … Continue reading

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A disguised blessing exposed

I am continually struck by the small things that God uses to lead us into His blessing and protection. My son didn’t go to wrestling practice tonight. The coach told him to stay home. I am not upset about that … Continue reading

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Let me see your license and registration…

My son called me on my cell phone today. He got pulled over by a policeman for not completely stopping at a stop sign. But, you know, it was on a country road… and there was no one in sight… … Continue reading

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