Yesterday evening, Janet and I attended a prayer gathering in the town of Fishers – right next door to where we live in Carmel, IN. We were anxious to learn more about the issues the town is addressing; namely, mental…
It’s been almost two weeks since we made the decision to cease treatment for Lexie and there is no doubt that that there is a huge void in our lives. Janet and I can’t believe how much we miss her….
…for the Bible tells me so! Little ones to Him belong – they are weak but He is strong! Remember those lyrics? Well, assuming you aren’t an alien, almost regardless of your faith background, you can pretty much identify these…
When I was a little kid growing up on the south side of Chicago, there was a local show each Sunday morning titled, “Mass for Shut-Ins.” Granted, most of the time our family attended church, but sometimes, when we missed,…
We put three candles on his cake tonight – one for each dozen years of life. It’s difficult to believe that Andrew, our youngest child and only son, is thirty six years old today. Granted, he’s not 40 yet, and…
We are well beyond the 4th of July and yet people around the lake are still shooting off fireworks. In fact, several doors down, they are putting on a show that must have cost thousands of dollars. Now I am…
Recently, I have been on the road again – traveling north about 4 hours from our home to work southwest of Chicago, near Joliet, with a team that is interested in growing and becoming more efficient. Originally, I went up…
Our oldest daughter, Kristin, has a birthday today. And if you know Kristin, you know that she is usually over the top and full of life. Birthdays are a big deal to her; and have been since she was a…