what to call this

I began this blog as a place to talk about hurting parents.  To have a place where a parent can come and get some encouragement while they walk a painful path. 

I haven't stayed with that as far as content goes but have gone in several directions.  So the title of my blog seems too narrow and inappropriate.

So now I wonder... should I change the name?  Should I start another blog to put a variety of thoughts down and keep this one for parents?  Those of you who blog, what do you suggest?

home going

My former co-worker, friend and man of God, Don Hawblitzel, died Sunday morning March 20.  I enjoyed being with Don.  

He had a heart for Christ and a passion to see people all over the world know Him.  

We laughed, ate cheap lunches off the dollar menu at McDonalds and talked about our work.

I will miss him as will so many others who knew this gracious servant of God!

anniversary

March 18, 1978... a beautiful day at Bok Singing Tower in Lake Wales FL.

A beautiful Tower in the background, a beautiful Lilly Garden, beautiful people gathering to observe this beautiful occasion, and of course a beautiful bride!  This beauty is still with me 33 years later!  LG!

some wonderful things...

We are so excited over the new pregnancy of our daughter in love Becky!  Add onto it the ongoing excitement of their young daughter Avery!  She continues to thrill us with her growth.  Each day she is doing more things that make us laugh and marvel at how God designs humans and their path to maturity!

payback

I was reading the book Crazy Love.  This chapter was talking about payback  When doing nice things for people are we doing them only to those who can repay us with similar kindness?  The kicker is we can and will be repaid! Do you want it now or later? 

Lord help me to always want and have it later! 

Luke 14:12-14

two other wonderful children

...as we were talking to a publicist she told us of an event where someone was able to approach the parent (mother) of a well known person. Immediately after the initial comment the parent said, "I have two other wonderful children."

...oh yes, I agree and I also have two other wonderful children!

renee the movie

...last night I was up until 2 am.  That in itself is unusual. But I was also with several hundred others, part of the night life in downtown Orlando.