Student of the Game
on Nov 19, 2009 in miscellaneous Last time I wrote about Ben, I lamented that he did not get to play in the final game of the season. My sadness. Ben's attitude that day was so spot on - sometimes life happens.Last Saturday (I'm so bummed I couldn't be there), Ben's team had their a...

Happy Family
on Nov 18, 2009 in miscellaneous family Happy Family, a Chinese culinary recipe... YUM! Chicken, onions, peppers, stir fry vegetables, and a sauce made from sugar, starch and soy sauce. A little sweet. A little spicy.Lately, I've been thinking about what it takes to have a happy family. Wh...

You win some, you lose some
on Nov 17, 2009 in healing friendship parenting faith encouragement Last week, Nathan's band participated in grand nationals in Indianapolis, IN. Of the 91 bands in the competition, WJHS placed 19th overall. They placed third in class as well. All that while marching 68 first year members (of a total 177). Impressive...

The power of words
on Nov 16, 2009 in self-discipline miscellaneous friendship parenting Christianity marriage When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to...

Vacation time!!!
on Nov 11, 2009 in miscellaneous Hey,I wish I was on vacation. Really, I'm sowing seeds into the next generation... Well, at least I'm trying to keep up with them. And, except for a 15 hour bus ride, I think I'll make it!Nathan and the WJHS Marching band - and some brave chaperones...

Blessed are the Meek. Really!
on Nov 10, 2009 in self-discipline forgiveness faith Christianity The football fiasco has a happy ending. Last night, when the team turned in uniforms, the coach pulled my son aside to apologize. He shared that his frustration with the way the game went got him so focused on trying to figure out what went wrong and...

Setting the Standard
on Nov 9, 2009 in self-discipline forgiveness parenting Christianity encouragement Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Tim 4:12I've started this entry in my head so many times, and I'm still struggling to find the words...

Enjoy the View
on Nov 6, 2009 in miscellaneous faith This afternoon, I made the fun choice. My "to do" list this weekend is atrocious. I have more to accomplish in the next 72 hours than I would like, coupled with kids' football games and band shows, and so much else.I would usually plunge in...

Isaiah 55:8: God's Superhighway
on Nov 4, 2009 in trust hope faith Christianity encouragement "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9This vers...

Themes!
on Nov 3, 2009 in self-discipline love faith Christianity My past couple blog entries seem to be following a theme. Hmmm, I wonder if that means God's trying to work on something in me? (Rhetorical question. I know I need work, especially in peace and patience. No amens required!)Writing on the fruit of the...