Entries from June 2008

June 22, 2008

a very special day

It’s safe to say that all days are special when you have kids. Special doesn’t mean easy, just special, even when it’s tough. Then there are some days that are simply very special. Today was one of those days.
It started by getting to wake up with my son and just chill on the couch for [...]

June 19, 2008

about to go crash

There are so many meanings for the word crash. My last blog was about both “crash” in the sense of colliding with culture and “crash” in the sense of a collective group of rhinos. This blog – I am about to go “crash” or go to bed.
It’s 11:48pm central time, and I am in Panama [...]

June 16, 2008

created to crash

1st off, one last shout out from the Father’s Day weekend to my Dad. We had a good lunch and afternoon together yesterday. I am so thankful for him. He is one of my best friends. He has always been a picture of grace and wisdom and encouragement for me. He has always been a [...]

June 14, 2008

katey’s dance recital

For a guy who grew up in a guy’s house, who has been blessed with one son and 2 daughters, who has loved as well as had a major learning curve having those 2 daughters (and maybe 3 – don’t know yet on the baby that is due in December), the dance stuff has been [...]

June 12, 2008

a date with my wife

there are certain things that i look forward to with both fanatical excitement and awesome reverence. there are certain things that touch me at the core of who i am and have the potential to change me and keep growing me forward. there are certain things that i cherish and think about for days after.
the [...]

June 11, 2008

grappling with why

 

I’m not one to complain. Especially to God, who has always shown Himself faithful. But, showing Himself faithful doesn’t always mean showing Himself in a way that I understand. He is definitely mysterious. So, this is not a complaint.
I’m just grappling with why right now, more than I ever have. Why certain things happen the [...]