My first-born son had his first-born son. For this child we have prayed and prayed and prayed. We are blessed beyond measure. Prayers answered in that Mommy and baby are doing fine. But one of those dreams that parents dream has been realized. My son had a son. I always wanted my first child to … [Read more…]
I’m really mad at myself. I could have done something, but I didn’t. I went to the grocery after work last night. I do that a lot. I could go to the grocery and spend a couple hundred dollars and then go the next night to get something for supper. I think in another life … [Read more…]
My youngest child graduates from high school tonight. It is a milestone for him. I am very proud of the man he has become. I look forward to seeing what he does with his life. I know that he will do great things. He just needs all of us to stay out of his way. … [Read more…]
Today begins the last week that my son has to go to school. What’s more, this is the last week, ever, that I have children at home, in school. Yes, Katie is away at school, and yes, john is going to go to school but they’re pretty much on their own with that. I’m just … [Read more…]
Every year on my children’s birthday I do a couple of things. One, I wake them up. Two, I kiss them for how many years old they are. And three, I tell them the story of the day they were born. This is the day that my daughter Katie was born. Let me tell you … [Read more…]
For those of you who do not know, I was raised in Louisville, Kentucky. That is for the 2 or 3 of you who really don’t know me. There is a time of year that everyone in that city is a Kentuckian, but most especially, a Louisvillian. I won’t bore you with how you pronounce … [Read more…]
I’ve been listening to a motivational speaker this weekend. He has a lot on the ball and is a huge success. He tells it like it is and there you go. I have been pumped up by what he is telling me. I think by listening to him that I can move out of my … [Read more…]
Please note: None of these photos are mine. I got them off of Google Images. I do not own the copyright to any of these photos. On this day in 1974 there was this huge band of tornadoes that hit across the southeast of the United States. Several of those hit my hometown of Louisville, … [Read more…]
Growing up I don’t remember if my grandmother made homemade biscuits. I’m sure she did. I’m sure she would make them for Daddy. She did everything and anything for Daddy. But I will tell you this for sure. Mom didn’t make homemade biscuits. When they married Daddy had to teach Mom how to make breakfast. … [Read more…]
I don’t want to get preachy here. Honestly, I’m only trying to delve into how I think about something, so please bear with me. My mother used to always say “Offer it up to Jesus” when she would drop us off at school in the morning. And I would try. But by the time I … [Read more…]