I was a teacher once. It’s true. I taught eighth grade my last four years of teaching. Some think teaching middle schoolers would be hell. Honestly, I loved my kids. Some were funny. Some were troubled. And, quite frankly, some just pulled on my heart strings. And, most of them listened to me. What an [...]
Entries from July 2009
July 29, 2009
Time Travels So Fast.
Last night, I sat on the bed with Anna. I demonstrated how tiny her feet used to be. I showed her how I’d kiss them, and she’d giggle. She loves hearing stories of things she did when she was a baby. I love remembering them. Sometimes, I pause and marvel. Where did the time go?
July 28, 2009
I’ve Got Some Practicing To Do.
Well, my book, The Practice of the Presence of God, arrived yesterday, and I’m already halfway through. No need to be impressed. It’s an itty bitty book. It’s principally about enjoying the presence of God while engaging in the routine things in life….like doing the dishes. Or feeding the dog. Or bathing your four-year old. [...]
July 27, 2009
What’s On Your Nightstand?
I had intended on writing this post last night, but I sat up and listened to some insightful, and sometimes funny, exchanges between my dad and his pastor friend of more than thirty years, Ron Gray. And, then a little prego sickness postponed my morning writing. Thankyousokindly, Caffeine-Free Coke. I could not survive without your [...]
July 24, 2009
That’s Not Fair!
There is no book or instruction manual that tells you how to handle every parenting quandary. My lack of wisdom in dealing with various situations became even more evident last night. I allowed John Henry and Anna to pick ONE movie to watch in their room together. Of course, they picked two different movies. And, [...]
July 23, 2009
What NOT To Say To Your Pregnant Wife.
Me: “Kris, my pants are already getting a bit snug. Do you think it’s because I’m pregnant with my third and pushing 35?” Kris: “Babe, you have to realize…you were in GREAT shape when you got pregnant with John Henry and Anna.” Me: “Do you ever say things and wish you hadn’t have said them?” It’s [...]
July 22, 2009
Coming Soon!
It’s true. We did it. Well, Kris and I did it. We are going to be a family of FIVE, oh, sometime in March of 2010. And, yes, we did it on purpose. Neither of us just felt our family was quite complete. But, I have a feeling that this third addition will seal it [...]
July 21, 2009
Facing Lions?
“Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.” (Daniel 6:10). I’d imagine we’d all be praying if we were about to be thrown into a pit to be food for some hungry lions. But, what really strikes me in this [...]
July 20, 2009
I’ve Had Wounds.
If we’ve lived any length of time, we’ve wounded someone and been wounded by someone. As much as I love my children, I’ve still hurt them from time to time. I’ve become very accustomed to asking them to forgive me and acknowledging to them that I was wrong. I instruct my children to do the [...]
July 16, 2009
I Need To Choose Him More.
John Henry: Why did God make us separated? Me: What do you mean? John Henry: Why is God in heaven, and He made us on earth? Why didn’t He make us be together? I admit. John Henry’s question caught me by surprise. Let’s see. How do I answer this so a six-year old can comprehend? [...]
