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31 Days

It took us that long to get out of the hospital, but Friday night, late in the pouring rain that’s hitting everywhere it seems, we transitioned to a new facility. It’s not going to be Anissa’s first choice. I’ve prayed on this one like you wouldn’t believe. I think it’s what she needs for several [...]

Prayers Needed

I’ll be taking Rachael up this evening. We’re 28 days into this today and STILL in a hospital because there are no beds in a reasonable skilled nursing facility and it’s iffy if she has the stamina to sustain the rigors of a true rehab just yet.  We’ll be re-evaluated soon. Please pray that Rachael [...]

Friday Night Lights

Crazy zany nearly all girl sleep over with pizza and late night movies:  $50 Having a quiet evening in a drafty private hospital room with your wife:  Priceless. I said it a while back:  The kids are the key.  Tonight, my son proved me right. In all of this, we’ve talked about the flickers of [...]

Into Everyone’s Life A Little Rain Will Fall

My grandpa used to say that on occasion. He failed to mention the steel-toed boot wearing things that tend to kick hard. Thursday was a good day though. So, amongst other things, the van died.  The timing could have been better I suppose.  I turned a corner and it just stopped running.  I got it [...]

Power of Prayer

Did I say Friday was a good day? Monday was better. We celebrated with homemade waffles at dinner.  Afterwards, I got to show off some of my card tricks to the kids, and even told them about one I pulled on my brother (thanks to Penn and Teller) 20 or so years ago.  It’s still [...]