I learned last evening that a high school friend of mine lost his father to cancer. Just a few weeks ago, another high school friend also lost her dad to the very same disease. And while it’s easy to *say* that death is truly part of life, the reality of saying good-bye, of living life… Continue reading Praying for Peace
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Remembering
September 23, 1997…the day I buried my father. So I guess it’s fitting, then, that today was our annual “Day of Remembering.” As usual, we met at Restland for the traditional placing of the flowers and taking of the photos: We tried something new with our joint picture this time…one at the gravesite. We’ve never… Continue reading Remembering
Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 7
DATELINE: Village of Hope, near Biyali, Uganda. 7:09 P.M. Village time. That’s 11:09 A.M. CST for those of you keeping score at home. THE MISSION BEGINS! This was our first full day at the Village. We enjoyed a breakfast of french toast – which may simply be fried sweet bread – but it was REALLY… Continue reading Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 7
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
An unusual thing happened today. It snowed. Which means that quite possibly for the very first time in my life I will experience a true “white Christmas.” The snow began sometime between noon and 1, while my children were eating lunch. I was standing in the kitchen making sandwiches, and Trey asked if it was… Continue reading I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
Memories
Today was our annual “Day of Remembering.” No, you didn’t read your calendar wrong, and yes, it is a week late. But with my work schedule and family being in town, we didn’t have the opportunity to celebrate last Sunday…so today became September 20 for us, regardless of what the calendar may say. We began… Continue reading Memories
An Open Letter
Dear Dad, I can’t believe it’s been 12 years since I last saw you. Sometimes it seems like much longer ago, and other times it seems more recent. But the heartache of missing you and sharing life with you doesn’t ever truly go away. I’ll say it: I hate that you’re gone. I know God… Continue reading An Open Letter
Farewell, Old Friend
Culvert Speer Born: August ??, 1995 Rescued and adopted: November 26, 1995 Died: September 19, 2009 Today we said good-bye to a faithful and loving friend. As you may have read in an earlier post, Culvert became extremely sick during the early morning hours on Wednesday. We were told that we could expect “marked improvement”… Continue reading Farewell, Old Friend
Livin’ on the E.D.G.E.
This week is VBS week at McKinney Fellowship. Our theme this year is Camp E.D.G.E.: Experience and Discover God Everywhere. It’s a cool theme and the church is decked out with terrific Camp ambience. This is my first year to volunteer for VBS at McFBC and – no surprise – I was placed with the… Continue reading Livin’ on the E.D.G.E.
Innocence Lost
Yesterday, the world lost some of its innocence and beauty. Donald Zolan, widely regarded as the premiere artist of children, passed away at the age of 72 after a battle with lung cancer. My connection to Donald Zolan began when I was in college. Someone – probably my parents – gave me a calendar of… Continue reading Innocence Lost
Hero Worship
Today, the world honored Michael Jackson. And I, too, mourned. Not because I’m a fan. I’m not. Don’t get me wrong, I listened to his music. I respect his talent and was in awe of his skill as an entertainer. Not necessarily because his children have lost their father. Again, don’t get me wrong, I… Continue reading Hero Worship