Friday Reflections #103 – Inspired Action
The last 10 days have been big in two ways. I was best man in my cousin’s wedding the same day my son was best man in his best friend’s wedding. It was so wonderful to see my cousin, who is more like a brother as we were raised together, finally getting the love and […]
Friday Reflections #102 – Facing my Shadow Shows me the Brightest Colors
Friday Reflections #101 – Observing Depression
After such a wonderful week and weekend last week, this week has been very hard. I have had several days where I felt depressed. It is not just sad, but when everything looks gray and feels hopeless. Things that normally make me happy, the beautiful weather, running out doors, even connecting with my family, didn’t. […]
Friday Reflection #100!! (Wow!) Force
This has been a great week. All three “children” are home and we are working together to prepare for the high school graduation party today, the youngest, Kayli. It is a real joy living life in community with my family. We have done a fair amount of work on the house including assembling and installing […]
Friday Reflections 99: Coming of Age in Community
This Friday’s reflection is inspired by two things: my youngest child graduating high school next week, and the movie The Bank of Dave. Both got me thinking about the importance of community. As my kids become adults, my role as a parent is changing. It’s a bittersweet time. The Bank of Dave reminded me of […]
Friday Reflections 98: Want for Nothing
My wife and I were traveling for our anniversary this week. Toward the end of the trip, we were enjoying breakfast in the open air looking out over the water on a perfect day where the air touching my skin was a delight. Sitting there, I was completely content. I wanted for nothing. Live was […]
