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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008Last week, Judah had a crisis of faith.
Tuesday or Wednesday night, he jumped out of bed hysterical, tormented by the thought of forever. Worse, he was struggling to understand how being anywhere “forever,” even heaven, could be viewed as anything less than a trap, or a prison. “What if I want to go […]
Friday Foto Finish (Monday Edition)
Monday, June 30th, 2008Two years ago today, Abuelo arrived at the Cattle Finca in the sky. Here he is with toddler Judah and la vaca India at Uncle Dave’s backyard in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, about five years ago.
More Abuelo pics here.
Urgent Prayer Request
Thursday, June 26th, 2008Please continue to pray for my cousin Kristi. She’s in the hospital again with another chronic infection. A kidney biopsy on Tuesday revealed Stage 1 kidney failure, which the doctors hope is treatable through an intense course of medication. Given that this is Kristi’s fourth transplanted kidney in the last 28 years, […]
Here’s to the Next 11 (and beyond!)
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Eleven years ago yesterday, we wed. She’s as beautiful as ever. According to Judah, the same can’t be said of me. Be that as it may, I’m glad she’s still mine.
Here’s the back story to our romance (as originally published in our wedding program, 06/21/97).
When people speak of love, they […]
The Girl Effect
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008In three weeks, we’ll know if “It’s a girl!” or “… a boy!” I’m going to step out on a limb and divulge my preference for … a girl.
I know, I know — “as long as the baby’s healthy.” I believe that. Sincerely. Even if it’s not a girl, […]
Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad
Monday, June 9th, 2008Today my parents celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. Here’s a video where they describe how they met and fell in love. Scandal alert: She was his high school science teacher! That’s just one reason they’re properly described as unconventional. I love you!
Historical Brownout
Saturday, June 7th, 2008Belmont Stakes 2008
June 7, 2008
Big Brown fizzled as the rest of us sizzled in 95+ degrees. Uncle Jon, Titi Elsa, Judah, Tommy and I braved the heat, the crowds (100,000 strong), and 2+ hours traffic to sit on grass and watch the backs of people’s heads while Triple Crown uber-favorite Big Brown placed last […]
First Fotos
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008Baby, from sonogram taken June 3.
Waving
Baby already knows how to work a room.
Head (r) to Rump (l)
Tony Evans Meets 20/20 Vision for Schools: A Personal Diary
Monday, June 2nd, 2008About last week, I wasn’t able to debrief the Tony Evans event until tonight because I left for the LPAC TY Retreat Friday morning. Herewith, Thursday’s play-by-play.
Morning
+ 8 am: Personal plans changed. Judah claims to still be sick (from the day before, when we picked him up early from school due to some kind […]
Friday Foto Finish
Friday, May 30th, 2008This Kid is Cute
My niece, Mia Bella.
Flickr Fun from a Holiday Weekend
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008Jonathan’s Graduation Party
Flickr (47 photos) set here.
Memorial Day at Owl’s Head Park
Flickr (58 photos) set here.
Friday Foto Finish
Friday, May 23rd, 2008The Fellas
Jamie and I celebrate Jonathan’s graduation.
+ More pics of the big day here.
Master Jonathan
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008My brother Jonathan graduated with an MS in Education from Pace University yesterday afternoon. Somehow he managed a 3.98 GPA, while doing quadruple duty as a new husband, middle school dean, urban youth pastor, and graduate student (plus side gigs as basketball coach and volunteer church book keeper). Yes, I am very proud […]
We’re having (another) baby!
Friday, May 9th, 2008Judah is finally going to be a big brother! As you might imagine, Diana and I (and grandmas and grandpa, cousins, aunts and uncles) are thrilled, but none more so than Big Brother Judah. His response to the news (after faithfully praying for a little sibling for at least three years) was to […]
Friday Foto Finish
Friday, May 2nd, 2008Rites of Passage
+ Nephew Seth’s first Yankee game (Yankees - Tigers, 04/30/08)
+ Seth’s first visit to the nose bleed section at Yankee Stadium. (Thankfully, I haven’t sat this high since Judah’s first Yankee game, eight games and three seasons ago.)
More pics from this game here. More Yankee pics here.
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