Thoughts on Emily’s Engagement
Dear Emily, I’ve sort of ignored this reality for the past 22 years; that you would one day find your life partner, who I have prayed for since he was 2 years old, and so I feel thoroughly and utterly unprepared. Just moments ago, you called me with the news, the news of a lifetime.…
Another Graduation Blessing
Clayton, I am so grateful to be your mom. I feel so amazed at the kids God gave me and your dad to steward. I am so proud of you, your talents and your friends. You have always had such a tender heart and I can see how God is molding and shaping you into…
Proverbs 27 Class of 2014
A mirror reflects a man’s face but what he is really like is shown by the kids of friends he chooses. Prov. 27:14 One of the scariest parts of parenting is something that there is no control over and that is what kinds of friends your kid chooses. And it can shape and affect him…
Roots and Wings
I have been thinking about so many things related to this big change that is about to take place. It is so hard to wrap my mind around the fact that I need to find a place to move our little family all by myself. It will be okay, I know, but it feels rather…
Today My son is a Man!
Son, I have a few thoughts for you as you enter adulthood. You are 18 today which means that in the eyes of the law you are a man. You can go to war, vote, be tried as an adult if you commit a crime, and serve on jury duty. I know that 18 is…
How to be a great boyfriend!
I was thinking that there are some things that a better said by a father to his son, but I recognize that in your case that can’t happen….or can it!? In light of the fact that you might need this advice one day soon, I decided to dig through some of the things your dad…
Emily is 21!
Where does the time go? You are a full grown woman and I am not sure how that happened!? A Letter to my 21 year old daughter: Today you are 21 years old. Birthdays mean something different to parents than they do to kids. To us, we cannot help but think about the day our…
33 years!
I know some might consider it silly to keep celebrating my anniversary even though Jim is in heaven but on this date I changed my name, committed my life to another and began a new family. That family still exists and I am dedicated to its survival. I just cannot ignore a day that forever…
17 years of Clayton! Play the Man!
Dear Clayton, I want to encourage you on your 17th birthday to “play the man”. When you are surrounded by the Enemy, when you are feeling overwhelmed and fearful, remember that others have been there before you. Joab first said it to his brother in 2 Samuel 10:12 when he took his best men and…
Freeway League Champs!
Clayton’s High School team, The Fullerton Indians, are the Freeway league champs! CIF playoffs start next week! WootWoot!