I grew up in a church tradition that sang mostly hymns; in fact, for much of the time we sang only hymns. One of the hymns I remember singing went like this ...When upon life's billowsYou are tempest tossed, When you are discouragedThinking all is lost,Count your many blessingsName them one by one,And it will surprise youWhat the Lord hath done.Count your blessingsName them one by one.Count your blessingsSee what God hath done.Count your blessingsName them one by one.Count your many blessingsSee what God hath done.I count among my many blessings a family that raised me with Christian values. My mother and father modeled humility, servanthood, and a love for others.I count among my many blessings a family that consists of a loving wife and two beautiful daughters.I count among my many blessings a church family that has been an anchor of stability in an uncertain world. LifePoint is the…
Read More
Hannah and Hope had their Thanksgiving "feasts" at school yesterday. Unfortunately for me, they were two separate feasts at two different times. So ... we had about two and a half hours of straight feasting. Then at 5 PM we gathered at Shakey's Pizza for Hope's soccer party. I could only eat about three mojo potatoes.
Read More
Yesterday was my 37th birthday and I have a few additional gray hairs to prove it. Interestingly enough, the gray hairs didn't start popping out until I started LifePoint. The girls bought me a fleece from Old Navy -- because dad needs to look cool while staying warm. Tonya gave me a James Taylor CD (James Taylor At Christmas) and a picture of her and the girls.For dinner, we went to the House of Blues in the Gaslamp. I enjoy taking the girls to places around town that have character and vibe. The House of Blues is a visual treat. Last night, they were having a Joan Jett and the Blackhearts concert so the place was beginning to fill up with people who appeared to be stuck in the 1980s. It was quite funny. I almost felt transported back to East Peoria Community High School and expected to see the…
Read More
The latest person to endorse Hannah's candicacy for recycling commissioner ...
Read More