the gift of presence

by Matt on March 7, 2010

MM:  I’ve had the opportunity to speak a couple of times the last few weeks.  This helps to explain the infrequency of blog posts; preparing to speak absorbs me a way that few other things do.  Last night I was able to teach on something that has become quite near & dear to Ginny & I- the gift of presence.  The willingness to enter into the pain of another.  I come as a recipient on this topic, and not an expert.  We are thankful for the folks that have taught us, along the way, what the gift of presence looks like.  I have good intentions of posting some of my thoughts on the topic at another time, but for now here’s a link to the podcast.

Thanks to those of you who volunteered your latest music love- good stuff.  As for the ongoing quest for some feedback- with Oscar’s on tonight- let us know what movies you loved this year that won’t win a statue.

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2 in 1

by Ginny on February 26, 2010

it’s hard to get a good picture of both.  there’s a million deleted ones, but we finally got some keepers.

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a month of mr.

February 24, 2010

In a lame attempt to revive an old pastime that I have let fall off the radar, I have a question.  This is where you leave an answer in the reply box.  It’s called feedback, and helps me pretend to curb the narcissism inherent in a blog.  With no further ado….What music are you currently [...]

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a Top 10

February 16, 2010

Anders will be three weeks tomorrow.  His arrival ushered in all kinds of lessons and reminders…big, flashing, neon signs pointing out things unnoticed or heretofore forgotten.  I’m sure one day, we’ll have something of worth to type that doesn’t center on our children- but for now, in the haze of all that accompanies adding a [...]

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ben rector

February 11, 2010

Our friend, Ben has a new cd coming out Feb. 16th.  This means Ginny will be happy for at least a week.  Hazel will have some new songs to shake it to.  And Anders will be sleepy.
It’s gonna be good…

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99 balloons international?

February 9, 2010

…has a ring doesn’t it?
The board of 99 balloons is looking at the possibility of expanding the vision of what we are currently doing.  I gotta say, it is exciting to dream.  We are examining various ways to make an impact locally, nationally, and internationally.  I’ve got a meeting with some friends this Thursday who [...]

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surprises thus far

February 7, 2010

With help from these guys, we redid the blog in order to have a space that better connected folks with the different pieces of our story.  The site remains www.theatypicallife.com, and we like it.  Hope you do as well.
We’ve been busy enjoying the adjustment that accompanies adding a person to the family.  In the midst of the [...]

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We’re calling him Anders

January 28, 2010

It’s a boy
-who decided he was ready to come into the world yesterday, early morning (12:40 am). Thus far, he is quite a gentle soul, and we are cherishing the opportunity to get to know him. Ginny is currently doing great, and all details about delivery will come (or not) from her.
Of course, as all [...]

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wow

January 28, 2010

thanks Brooke for the pics…

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the hazel post

January 21, 2010

gm:
37.5 weeks. it has been a unique pregnancy. a long pregnancy. a new life & new memories are quickly approaching and I can’t wait! the time & affections & attention that I now spend solely on hazel will drastically change. while I can’t begin to imagine how & I fight [...]

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