I’m Not Ready.

I’m Not Ready.

Rachel and I have been facing a tremendously taxing decision on what is next for Trey.  Do we have him go through a treatment that has a roughly 66% chance of being successful (shrinking or slowing the growth of his tumors) at a certain if not unknown cost to him and...
I Can’t Do It.

I Can’t Do It.

Joe threw up the other day.  I will right now.  No, my stomach isn’t upset.  I don’t feel ill at all.  I mean, I can’t put together a coherent post for you today.  Rather, I have been spread so thin this week that I am simply going to throw up a...
That “Hurt My Feelings”

That “Hurt My Feelings”

Yeah, we’ve said it, we’ve had it said to us.  Sadly, for some THIS is a level of open, honest, and vulnerable communication that is the very best that they can muster.  However, it is not enough.  What is needed however is much more.  More specific...
Join Them IN Their Emotion…

Join Them IN Their Emotion…

Lose weight, get in shape, read more, sleep more, spend less, eat right, stop this, do that, oh…they are all around the corner.  Yes, there is a new year ahead of us and we have no idea what lies ahead.  Yes, we therefor try once again to make some resolutions...
It’s Been Three Years to the Day…

It’s Been Three Years to the Day…

that Trey was diagnosed with cancer.  I’ve learned quite a few things in that time period.  If  you’d like me to expand on any of them, just ask.  Please make sure to check out the links as well. 1.  I very well may lose my son. 2.  I haven’t yet....
Bed Time

Bed Time

I wish.  Now, that being said I ask you, “Do you have a bedtime routine for your kids?  Did your parents have one for you growing up?”  I do.  We do.  However, I want to talk with you about my routine with the kids.  Once we get done praying as a family,...