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Refuge

September 9, 2013

Retreat has had two primary focuses in my life: Offensive. Defensive. I retreat to refuel—to tank up—as I run the race. I retreat to find refuge when battered and worn. My day away could not have been …

Come Away

September 6, 2013

I’m in a good place. A God place. But that doesn’t mean I’m in a great place. The spin cycle is brutal. I land on my feet most days, but the constant pounding of the agitator (that …

Little Brother

September 4, 2013

Big brother. Little brother Josh has 3 younger brothers (and a younger sister), but only one little brother. Noah is 12 and he and Josh have shared a room for years. They have a love-hate relationship, but …

Precious Memories

September 2, 2013

There are seasons in life, journeys we take, that leave us with only enough breath to whisper. We can, then, be most grateful that pictures really do speak louder than words. Josh and Mama, “in the arms …

On assignment

September 1, 2013

We have a special agent among us. I have come to believe Josh is on assignment. And God is not finished with him yet. As a family, we found ourselves sitting on the front porch of heaven …

Front Porch

August 28, 2013

The free fall has ended. In the span of 11 days, our 19 year old son Joshua, went from being in the hospital (“you are too sick to treat at home” on Monday) to being admitted into …

Embarking

August 23, 2013

From my journal: Thursday, August 15 I am taking off my shoes. It’s holy ground time. The decision of our Ft. Wayne doctors to move Josh into Palliative Care magnifies the preciousness of every moment. Life and …

Hats

August 21, 2013

Work. Sometimes we get to choose our vocation. Sometimes we don’t. I’ve always tended to wear many hats. I like the variety, love the opportunities and I am energized by the challenges. As of this week, I …