As I write this, Judah is fast asleep, his chest rising and falling with the serene rhythm that only babies possess. It’s in these quiet moments of pause that I find the space to reflect on the time past since he entered our lives—a period marked as much by his growth as by the deepening … Continue reading The Quiet Growth of Our Little Lion
Category: Life
Between Seasons
A month ago, we wrapped up another summer season at camp. The final days were filled with the usual goodbyes, last-minute packing, and the bittersweet moment of driving down that familiar road one last time. It’s a transition I’ve grown used to over the years, but nothing could have prepared me for the feeling of … Continue reading Between Seasons
Living in the Tension of Grace and Grit
Titus 3:4-7 (NIV) “But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our … Continue reading Living in the Tension of Grace and Grit
To My Brother, Two Years Later
Tom, it’s been two years now since you left us. Two years that have changed my world in ways I never could’ve imagined. Your absence has carved out a space in my life that still feels raw, still feels too empty. And in these two years, so much has happened that you should’ve been here … Continue reading To My Brother, Two Years Later
Lesson in Love
There are moments as a parent that catch you completely off guard. Here’s one of them. I wasn’t trying to make a memory. I wasn’t thinking about anything profound. I was just being silly, trying to make my son laugh. But then I saw the look on his face — that wide-eyed, almost startled expression … Continue reading Lesson in Love
Leader of the Pack
During our walk, something about Dacks caught my attention. His usual pattern of walking ahead, then doubling back, played out as it always has. But this time, when he turned, his focus wasn’t solely on Cassie, but also on Judah, our son. Dacks has always taken it upon himself to check in on the group, … Continue reading Leader of the Pack
Held in the Stillness
The other night, after bath time, I found myself sitting on the bathroom floor, holding my son wrapped up in his towel. His tiny body relaxed into mine, the warmth of the bath still lingering. At 3 months old, he doesn’t know much about the world, but he knows when he’s safe, when he’s held … Continue reading Held in the Stillness
Clarity in the Blur
It’s strange how blurry those first few weeks of recovery are. I know my wife was there—caring for me and our newborn—but if I’m honest, I barely remember most of it. The days in the hospital, the frustration of not being able to move, and the fog of constant pain all blend. But this photo… … Continue reading Clarity in the Blur
Mirrors
We're all mirrors. A mirror reflects whatever is right in front of it. Look around at all your hobbies and interests, the people and things you've surrounded yourself with. That's you. Those things make up who you are. "Be yourself" sounds a lot different when we realize that who we are, our identities, is made … Continue reading Mirrors
What does it take to really change?
"He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough, in the good old world." Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is famous for his transformation of character. His humbug personality undergoes a … Continue reading What does it take to really change?
