Need a gift idea for Father’s Day? Last year I wrote about the greatest Father’s Day gift idea ever. If you have time, I encourage you to read about how to experience the “joyful moments” that connect us with our children. That post was written shortly after my dad received the news that his… View Post
Why I’m Glad My Dad Remains In Intensive Care
Last Sunday I received that phone call–the kind that leaves your legs weak and your stomach churning. My dad, who battled congestive heart failure for the past 21 years, was now critical. His heart, on its own, had officially failed. The left chamber was no longer able to pump blood into his organs. They too were shutting down. In the… View Post
Our Daughter Came into the World This Week—A Gift, Indeed.
Our daughter came into the world this week. As a husband, I couldn’t be more proud of my wife. As a father, I couldn’t be more grateful for the two precious gifts we call our children. Gifts, indeed. As I first entered the elevator I smelled it. You know, the hospital smell that keeps… View Post
Do Your Kids Really Know?
My wife, Christi, is 37 weeks pregnant. People ask if our nearly two-year-old son knows he’s getting a baby sister soon. He knows there’s a crib in the other bedroom. He runs into the room pointing at it saying, “baaa-by” in a very affectionate tone. He also knows that mommy’s belly is referred to… View Post