Category Archives: Life

thoughts from daily life

bully

My oldest daughter is in kindergarden at the local public elementary school.  She seems to be adjusting well to her new surroundings and her new role as a student.  Unlike when I was in kindergarden, she attends school for the … Continue reading

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Fall

It is now officially autumn and there is “a feeling in the air.” The air is getting crisper in the evenings and the leaves are, ever so slightly, showing signs of changing.   I don’t understand how fall is not … Continue reading

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10 & 33

Today is the first day of school for students where I live.  I know that technically it is still summer, but once school begins it feels like the page has been turned and summer has come and gone.  This past … Continue reading

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look here

I am at home with our 8 month old daughter, Sadie.  My wife has our 2 older girls at the dentist for check-ups.   I have been rolling around on the floor with Sadie, playing and trying to make her … Continue reading

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reconcile

I grew up in a Christian home with every opportunity to learn about God. I was in church regularly, usually more than once a week, and I genuinely enjoyed it.  I loved God and understood that he loved me. Somewhere … Continue reading

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nothing to fawn over

A couple of weeks ago I was eating lunch under a pavilion behind our church with a friend.  While eating we saw a fawn in the field nearby.  We decided to go in for a closer look and were shocked … Continue reading

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berry ripe

I love berries. I think they might be my favorite food.  I have have  blueberries,red raspberries and black raspberries all growing in my yard. Blueberries are far and away my favorite, but I love them all.  I would like to say that … Continue reading

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The tooth of the matter

Last night my daughter lost her first tooth.  It was an exciting moment.  The tooth had been loose for quite some time.  It wobbled while she talked.  She moved it back and forth with her tongue.  It had become so … Continue reading

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lovely

Yesterday I heard my 3 year old daughter sing “Jesus loves me.”  I love listening to her belt out a tune.  I just stood and listened to her sing the familiar song, “Jesus loves me this I know, for the … Continue reading

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lift with your knees

My family moved a good bit growing up.  Two or three years in the same home was a long stay.  As a result, I have done my fair share of hauling boxes, dressers, sofas and otherpieces of furniture in and … Continue reading

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