headed north
Preparations have begun for our 2nd annual, summer trip to the northern Michigan town of Petoskey. Ginny’s family has a tradition of heading to this throw-back town when the temperatures rise that dates back to at least the 1920’s. Last year her family bought a cottage so that the tradition could continue. This year, the trip falls at a great time for our family- because my role with the church is ending, I will be able to join them for 2 weeks in the middle of their adventure. I will be using the time away to continue work on some…
dear dad, love rascals
dear dad, thank you for how many hours you spent on your knees on my behalf. thank you for loving every little thing about me & for loving me so well. thank you for doing everything to take care of me… from talking to doctors & finding the right food pump to walks around Wilson park & our late night time. only we know how that time together night after night in those late hours was so special. thanks for celebrating each moment I was with you. I guess most folks would look at our time together as short, but…
one moment to the next.
Last Wednesday night- just around 5 pm- lies a memory that Ginny & I will not soon forget. For both the best & worst of reasons. I had taken the double stroller and kiddos on a walk so Ginny could have a second to prepare dinner. Looking back, there seems nothing unusual- even the route was the same one I so often take when the rascals are along for the ride. No unusual details stand out, other than maybe the fact that Hazel did not seem to insist on “park, park, park” like she is famous for when we stroll…
merely a miracle
Below is a post from TEAMworks Ukraine, a 99 Balloons initiative, documenting just one of the amazing stories they brought back from their trip. We are busy praying and planning additional ways to help out in Ukraine, as well as other geographies; the goal is to build relationships in order to raise the stature of special needs children in particular areas through sustainable relationships. It’s just a wheelchair, but to this little boy, it’s a miracle. —————————— We haven’t posted much about our last day working with children in Ukraine. It was spent at an orphanage we had not visited…
Fabulous Four
Anders turned 4 months last week. Most folks would guess he’s older because he is a big boy…18 pounds & very long, just about an inch shy of how long Hazel was at 9 months. It really has flown by! Some moments seem like I was just on bedrest yesterday & some moments seem like he’s been here forever. He continues to be such a sweet gentle soul. Laid back on most everything except for a few particulars. He laughs, coos & lately has discovered his voice saying “ooooohh, ooooohh, ooooohhh” anytime he’s awake. He smiles huge at big sister Hazel(19…
Preparations have begun for our 2nd annual, summer trip to the northern Michigan town of Petoskey. Ginny’s family has a tradition of heading to this throw-back town when the temperatures rise that dates back to at least the 1920’s. Last year her family bought a cottage so that the tradition could continue. This year, the…
dear dad, thank you for how many hours you spent on your knees on my behalf. thank you for loving every little thing about me & for loving me so well. thank you for doing everything to take care of me… from talking to doctors & finding the right food pump to walks around Wilson…
Last Wednesday night- just around 5 pm- lies a memory that Ginny & I will not soon forget. For both the best & worst of reasons. I had taken the double stroller and kiddos on a walk so Ginny could have a second to prepare dinner. Looking back, there seems nothing unusual- even the route…
Below is a post from TEAMworks Ukraine, a 99 Balloons initiative, documenting just one of the amazing stories they brought back from their trip. We are busy praying and planning additional ways to help out in Ukraine, as well as other geographies; the goal is to build relationships in order to raise the stature of…
Anders turned 4 months last week. Most folks would guess he’s older because he is a big boy…18 pounds & very long, just about an inch shy of how long Hazel was at 9 months. It really has flown by! Some moments seem like I was just on bedrest yesterday & some moments seem like…