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Forever Dad
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” …The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.” – John 11
Levi – Five Years Old
Levi is small.
But his heart is bigger than most grown men.
7 years old
“Seven” Missing teeth. Who needs meat. I have eyes and ears To feed on life. Let’s go fast. Let’s rocket blast. I can climb the rope To the top of the gym. Tickle me. Wrestle me. You be the monster again, Dad. Just the pretend kind. I don’t like REAL monster Dad. I am seven. [...]
Trick or…RAISINS?!!!
We spent October 31st at Melanie’s parents house in Cleveland, Ohio. The kids had been looking forward to celebrating their freedom as Protestants on Reformation Day by dressing up in costumes and getting candy from nice neighbors.
Turns out that Grandma Hawkins has some really nice neighbors…
Eulogy for Dad
My Dad’s funeral was on Monday…
Where The Wild Things Are
The family and I finally got to see Where The Wild Things Are. When I first saw the preview several months ago, it had me in the first 5 seconds. So, I had my hopes set pretty high and figured I was in for some disappointment…
My Dad is Dying – Conclusion
Conclusion – Grace wins. I want to honor Dad by remembering God’s grace in his life and in mine. There is an old saying… The same sun that melts the ice, hardens the clay. Many times I don’t want to accept anything I didn’t earn. Religion hardens me. Pride hardens me. But wrestling with God [...]
I don't like school
One week in 1st grade was enough for Noa. He got up Friday morning crying and saying he didn’t like school. And he didn’t like his teacher. I don’t know if it’s because he got a man teacher. Or if it’s because his teacher’s name is Doctor Jimmy Mahaffey. What I do know is that [...]