Thankful for My Kids

Well it is that time of year again. The countdown to the holiday meltdown. For some reason everyone begins to get nutty this time of the year. Some get started even earlier with the craziness but for us it usually begins the week of Thanksgiving.
Last year I devoted a week to posting what I was thankful [...]

Let the Countdown Begin

One week from today, unless the Lord comes back or He decides to bring her early, I will be meeting my daughter for the first time! I am so excited and it permeates throughout this house. Everyone is ready for her to be her, especially my wife. I do not think she has slept more [...]

You

You. I am thankful for you! If you are reading this blog or subscribe to this blog, I am most thankful that you would take time out of your day to read what I have posted. I know it sounds a bit cheesy, but  to know that there are people reading this that I have [...]

My Influences

Growing up in Jacksonville, my father was not only a minister, but was also a custom home builder. This meant that every time I was not in school, on summer break, spring break, holidays,etc.,I got to go to work with my dad. yay. To be honest I used to despise having to go to work [...]

My Pastor, My Church, & My Calling

My Pastor, who just so happens to be my father-in-law, is just that, a pastor. His heart is truly for the people. 24/7, he is always ready and available to be there for his flock no matter the need.  This proves difficult at times, because he is bi-vocational or what some might call a “part-time” pastor. [...]

Freedom

I am thankful for my freedom.
Regardless of what your belief is in the war in Iraq, we should all be thankful for the sacrifice of our troops and the service they are providing to our country.
Had it not been for our military we might still be subjective to a monarchist rule.
I do not want to [...]

Tunes for Tuesday

This week in keeping with my week of thankfulness I will post music that conveys what I am thankful for.
First is Keith Green. I remember listening to him when I was little and thinking that he sounded like a girl. Now that I’m older and know the message behind the songs, I love listening to [...]

My Parents

Becoming a parent has allowed my eyes to be opened to the sacrifice and hard work that went into my becoming who I am. Looking back there are all kinds of great memories for me growing up. I remember our trips to the mountains, Washington  D.C., Maine, and all of those times we went to [...]

My Family

God has been too good to me! A beautiful wife, an awesome son, and a daughter soon to be here Dec. 9th.  Valerie and I have been together since 1997 andwere married in 1999. Next year will be the big 10 for us! Russell was born in 2005. We never knew how much happiness and [...]

AHHH! Thanksgiving

Tomorrow begins a week long posting of things I am thankful for. Each day will be on a different topic and I would love to hear what you are thankful for as well. So be sure to comment back!