Be Offensive

I’ve been meaning to write this post for some time now. Something’s been holding me back. i think there’s an element in most of us that wants to be liked. I’m no different. I don’t want to offend people. Once you read this post,...

Pain and Pride

I’ve been putting this piece off for a week because honestly, I don’t feel like crying again. But I know if I wait too long, I’ll not do it justice. So I’ll attempt to convey a little of my heart to you today. Recently, our good friends Bob and...

The Day I Saved My Father’s Life

The phone rang. There wasn’t even a hello when I answered. Instead I heard, “You need to do something before I hurt your father.” (Paraphrased so as not to convict the guilty.) Thankfully, my father was in jail already, but not wanting my mother to join him there, I...

Heart of Worship

Tonight, I took the kiddos out for a special treat: Chinese food. We met Grandma at the restaurant and enjoyed a nice evening. #1 even ate frog legs for dinner. On the ride home, #2 asked for me to turn on the radio. For some people, radio music is a constant in the...

Got Something to Say?

With the help of Mr. Agent Man, I’ve convinced my dad to start a blog. He thinks he has nothing of value to say. “It’s like literary refrigerator drawings. You know, you hang them on your fridge and only mom or grandma and grandpa think they’re...