I used to wish time away. You know, wish for the days my kids would sleep through the night, be out of diapers, old enough to drive themselves to school. But as my oldest son gets ready to start his senior year of high school, all of a sudden I desperately wish that time would slow down…or better yet, stop completely. The problem is that wishing is not halting the inevitable … [Read more...]
Finding Now: A Complaining Detox
How easy would it be for you to go a full 24 hours without complaining? At first glance, it really does not seem like that much time. But once we actually try to put it into practice, it becomes painfully obvious how much of our time we waste complaining. I am embarrassed to admit that I still have not been able to complete this challenge successfully. Having the … [Read more...]
What Would a Great Father Do?
Over 22 years ago, the most amazing and rewarding moment in my life took place...I became a DAD! I am still wrapping my mind around the fact that the first of my three children just graduated from college and is now married. I remember hearing people say, “Enjoy them while they’re little because they grow up so fast.” Now I know why people make that statement because our kids … [Read more...]