Category Archives: Love of Family
Family Joy
When I married you, Christie, I experienced a joy I never knew was possible. I found my soulmate, a love that has deepened and grown between us. I know marriage isn’t for everyone, but I can’t imagine my life without … Continue reading
On Fatherhood
Dad has taught me much about life. How to be responsible. The importance of keeping my word. Of doing good when duty calls. Thinking of others. Thinking of my family before myself. Remaining faithful to my wife. Being honest, so … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, father and son, Fatherhood, golf, life lessons, on fatherhood, prodigal son, relationships, Retirement, Sailing
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Mining Fatherhood
I am lucky to be a dad. Little David Levi was born 17 days ago. The instant I saw him, I was flooded with joy. And when I held him, I told him over and over, “I love you, David. … Continue reading
The Joy in Life
So my wife and I are expecting a baby boy any day now, so I don’t have long to write before we may need to head off to the hospital. Today is Junior’s official due date; our doctor explained that … Continue reading
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Tagged due date, expecting a baby, experiencing contractions, first-time pregnancy
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Waiting for the Kingdom
Who knows what will happen in this Republican primary or with this presidential election? I’m not sure who I would vote for in 2016. Not to question the character of the current candidates (because I’m not better than them; no … Continue reading
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Tagged presidential election, Republican primary, vote for in 2016
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Running the Race
Our country is hurting. Nine people are dead in South Carolina from a gunman who murdered them in church. Freddie Gray is dead. Michael Brown is dead. Trayvon Martin is dead. And many others. People responding to these deaths have … Continue reading
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Tagged Baltimore riots, Ferguson Riots, Freddie Gray, Michael Brown, nine people dead, Sailing, Trayvon Martin
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Holiday Blues
It’s now, surprisingly, the end of February. A long time ago, sometime in 2014, I remember celebrating Christmas and New Year with my brothers and sisters, mom and dad. We saw a movie in Bend and went out for breakfast … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, Christmas, February, friendship, holiday, New Year's, parties, thanksgiving, Vacation
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