Suffering has a way of shaking us to the core. When it hits close to home, we might find ourselves asking why.Why the suffering? Why the loss, why the sickness, ….the death? The Bible doesn’t leave us alone here.It tells us that suffering is not random…. but it’s part of God’s redemptive work. It’s meant … More Why Do We Suffer?
Thanksgiving Day. Our hearts were heavy. Still. We had just been reminiscing about Asher and sharing some photos. Then, piercing the darkness and the tears, came a phone call to me. It was our oldest daughter, Valerie. I answered, and she was crying. For a moment I held my breath, wondering what was wrong. “Dad,” … More Tears of Grief Mingled with Tears of Joy
If you are one who advocates against petroleum or petroleum products, then limit yourself to opening your back door and eating whatever food or produce you can find there. Because if you eat food from the grocery store, a farmers’ market, or a restaurant, you are most likely eating food that has come to you … More Petroleum-Energized Food Supply
“Oh, I could never foster. I could never part with kids after having them in my home for awhile. It would break my heart. Fostering is not for me.” So many times we’ve had people say things like this to us. It can be a bit awkward. I mean… we foster… and we have for years. … More Fostering… I Could Never!
Today was the day. The big move to Peterborough anticipated now for a few weeks. Final outings had been made with family and friends, good-byes made at church and school, and a pleasant warm-weather farewell open house had been enjoyed by all who came, complete with a live photo op for memories. And then February … More Peterborough – AJ’s New Chapter
Every journey begins with a first step. Sometimes that means a first physical step as in the first step in a long hike, and other times it means a first preparational step into a different kind of journey. In AJ’s case, we took a first step towards his big move to Peterborough. A few days back, we … More A First Step Towards the Big Move
Could you ever face the world with one finger? Everyday? That’s what AJ does. AJ, one of the bravest, most courageous guys I know. And he’s our boy. You see, AJ is fully disabled from a debilitating disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Most of his external body does not fully function anymore… he has no use of his arms, … More AJ. One of The Bravest Guys I Know
When your dog dies, it’s very difficult. It hurts. And it can break your heart. This week we lost our dear dog, Stella. She was our fourth dog, a shepherd, with us for less than a year as our yard dog guard dog. She was just past all those challenging weeks of training and was … More A Tribute to Man’s Best Friend
In the middle of this strangely “claimed” month of June, with its propagation of confusion, chaos, and desperate attempts at inclusion, stands an iconic date…Father’s Day. An annual day to celebrate fathers. Everyone has a father. And everyone came into this world because they were fathered, meaning, it took a man’s sexual activity with a woman to father … More Father’s Day, An Iconic Day in a Month under Siege
Seven Months today!! May 29th marks a special day of celebration. It was 7 months ago on October 29th, that we sat at the hospital bedside of AJ and had the difficult conversation that his life was hanging in the balance. He was not expected to live very much longer. And there he was through … More 7 Months… and still Trooping!
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