There is something uniquely special about a baby’s due date. You talk about it for 9 months… you dream about what it will be like when that day finally comes… you plan for it in every way possible beforehand! August 4th. That was Trek’s due date, and as I sit here today on August 4th […]
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Failure and Success
Failure and Success… Could it be that they are two sides of the same coin? Think about it. As an inventor, Edison made 1,000 unsuccessful attempts at inventing the light bulb. When a reporter asked, “How did it feel to fail 1,000 times?” Edison replied, “I didn’t fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an […]
What Is Vision?
What is vision?What is a visionary?Why am I taking the time to ask these questions and blog about it? Well, because I believe there’s something absolutely vital and life-giving to be found here if you’re willing to track with me. I love watching or reading anything biographical, especially if the subjects of these biographies are […]
You Never Know What Drinking Might Lead To…
…drinking coffee, that is. 🙂 So about a month ago I called a friend to meet up for coffee. Harmless enough, right? So we begin to sip our lovely drinks and conversation ensues.Next thing I know we’re packing our bags for the road trip of a lifetime with this family! Oh, I skipped some parts?No, […]
Working Together
Goodness. Where do I start? If I had to describe these last 4 months of our lives in one word it would be… Eventful. If it were up to me I wouldn’t have planned for all of these amazing life events to collide within a 4-month period, but I sure am enjoying the ride! From […]
If you fail to plan then you’ll…
…buy and sell houses! Oh… what? That’s not how the saying goes? 🙂 Okay fine… I think it goes something like this: Failing to plan is planning to fail. -Alan Lakein Yes, I suppose that does have a bit more wisdom tucked in it.However. In my own life I have observed an obvious progression that […]
Holiday Cheer, Tidings of Joy, etc. etc. etc.
You know it’s coming right.. “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” Aren’t you excited?! I mean who doesn’t love hours upon hours of cooking and baking for holiday parties and festive gatherings, and then soaking their hands in dishwater all evening long while cleaning up afterwards? I know every mom is anxious to put […]
“How Are You REALLY Doing?”
“How are you really doing?” I love this question. I think it’s one of the most wonderful questions in the world. It shows care, concern, and a desire to listen and really know a person. As adults we have all sorts of canned responses and pat-answers for frequent questions. I’m not saying there isn’t a […]
Elliana Grace…FIVE years old!
Our sweet baby girl turned FIVE yesterday. Every parent knows the aching bittersweet of watching your children grow right before your eyes. No matter how hard you try to “take it all in”, “slow things down”, “stop and smell the roses”, “enjoy the simple things”… etc. it still happens way too fast. Elli has […]
Settling Into Durango
Well we made it to Durango, Colorado ~ all four of us together again!I wish I could take you along the journey day-by-day from this past month because in it you would see evidence of God’s grace, providence, and sovereign care time and again. BUT I know that neither you nor myself have the time […]