My dad. He was never given a college education. In fact, he was never given anything. Everything my father did or had was because he eaked it out of the American Dream one trial, one failure, one success at a time. Born to a stay-at-home mother and a walking … [Read more...]
The Bikeride
With 16 kids ages 22 years to 18 months, my garage can tend to look like a bicycle graveyard. Bikes with training wheels, triathlon bikes, bikes with aerobars and computers and others that still have baskets and streamers. Truly, our bikes say a lot about … [Read more...]
Belated Birthday Celebrations
Kemper turned 16 in November, but it took us 7 weeks to be able to celebrate with her friends and then another month to be able to go out for her gifts. Between her never-ending cross country season that was extended an extra month for several national meets, our … [Read more...]
When His Plans and Mine Don’t Match Up
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans for welfare and not calamity, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 Ever been in a hopeless situation? One that seemingly had no answers? No way out, no peace, no way to return to normal? … [Read more...]
I Forgot Valentines Day!
Admittedly, yesterday's post on the death of a college freshman may not have been the most romantic thing to put up on Valentine's Day. To be completely honest, I had forgotten that it was February 14th. No worries, by 8am my little tribe was in full cupid … [Read more...]
A Letter to Erica’s Parents and One for Everyone Else
To the parents of Erica Buschick: I just had to write you. The photos of your beautiful daughter haunt my newsfeed and my heart breaks for you. I have four daughters right around Erica's age, and two currently at university. The tragedy that has happened to Erica is … [Read more...]
A Life Lesson From LegoLand
My son Ransom wanted to to go Legoland for his 8th birthday. He had saved up his toothfairy money for spending cash and stashed some coupon he found (that wound up being expired) so that he and I could enjoy a day together full of fun and adventure. You should know … [Read more...]
What the Navy SEAL Taught Me About Parenting
The older children and I had the phenomenal opportunity to hear one of our nation’s patriots speak about the training and leadership of the Navy SEALs. As a commanding officer in this elite fighting force, this gentleman had much to tell us about his experiences with hi … [Read more...]
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