Category Archives: Family Life

Incomplete

For the past week, our family has been incomplete.  Our son, Micah, has been spending time with relatives in Nebraska.  He’ll be gone for another week.  This has definitely left a hole in our family.  Yes, I know this is … Continue reading

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A Joyful Family Reunion

This past week my family joined with my dad, my two brothers and their families for a mini family reunion for a couple of days.  It really was a very enjoyable time.  Note that I say “enjoyable” rather than “fun” … Continue reading

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RV Trip!

No, this isn’t the script for a sequel movie.  Quite different from what has been depicted on the big screen, my family and I enjoyed two awesome weeks together in a rented RV.  When I asked Heather what she wanted … Continue reading

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Sweet 16

My daughter, Hannah, just celebrated her 16th birthday this week.  Can’t believe she’s that old.  Can’t believe I’M that old! On the afternoon of her birthday, Heather and I stood in the driveway and waved goodbye as Hannah went for … Continue reading

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Motherhood

Mothers Open Their Hearts Eagerly Receiving HIS Overflowing Of Delight   Psalm 1:1-3 (ESV) Blessed is the man     who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners,     nor sits in the seat of … Continue reading

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Step-families … a Quiz

You or someone you know is most likely in a step-family.   This is neither good nor bad.  It’s just the way things are and have been for a very long time.  Being involved in a step-family can have many blessings and many … Continue reading

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Honoring Dad

What’s the best way to honor a parent?  Pay back all the money you “borrowed” over the years?  Engrave a special tribute on a paver brick?  Give a gift to a favorite charity in his name?  All of these might … Continue reading

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Hannah’s Poem

I thank God for the blessing of a daughter who loves and respects me.  On top of that, I have a daughter who often thinks and writes about some pretty profound things.  A poem she wrote recently touched me deeply. … Continue reading

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