As I write this, Isaac has been downgraded to a tropical storm and is headed toward Mississippi and Arkansas. If you pay any attention to these storms, you come to the realization (sooner or later) that unpredictability is one of their central features. For all of our tracking and technology, our models and projections, weContinue reading “Sunshine Or Storms”
Category Archives: Personally Speaking
Turning Brokenness Into Beauty
When our children were very young, my wife and I made an important economic/ascetic decision. Rather than go on vacations to places we really couldn’t afford and our kids wouldn’t appreciate, we would go to state parks instead. You could rent a cabin at just about any park for a very affordable price and withContinue reading “Turning Brokenness Into Beauty”
The Fear of (Not) Falling
Our daughter, Amy, and her family live in Raleigh, NC (about 8 hours away), so when they told us they would be in Birmingham (2 hours away) for a wedding—we were excited about the opportunity to see them. As it worked out, we were able to spend some time with Amy and her husband, Drew,Continue reading “The Fear of (Not) Falling”
Living With Open Hands
Christmas is going to be different for us this year—radically different. In the past year we lost Janice’s father and her mother is now in the memory care unit of a residential facility (she suffers from severe dementia). My mother also passed away. All of this means we won’t be making the trip to the Hendrixson’sContinue reading “Living With Open Hands”
Welcome Sam
Our first grandchild (Sam), is a week old. So far, I think I’ve done okay in my efforts to avoid being the obnoxious grandparent who acts like they are the first person ever to have a grandchild or that their little darling is somehow more special than the little darlings of others. It hasn’t been easy atContinue reading “Welcome Sam”
Welcome Reed
Our second grandson, Reed, came into the world about two-and-a-half weeks ago. As far as I know (and I think I’d know), his parents have been blessed with relative normalcy. Of course, they’re on the steep part of the learning curve so even the routine can be challenging and at times intimidating, but still, things are goingContinue reading “Welcome Reed”
Welcome Lincoln
Lincoln James Green came into the world Saturday April 4th, 2015 at 10:04 am. We were on the road, traveling from our home in east central Alabama to his home in central Arkansas when the pictures and text notified us of the blessed event. Lincoln’s mother (Kenzie) grew up in Abilene and I like toContinue reading “Welcome Lincoln”
Welcome Emma
It’s been less than two weeks since Emma came into the world. If it had been left up to her she would have waited a little while longer, but she was all alone in regard to this matter. The doctors were ready for her to come. Her mother was definitely ready for her to come.Continue reading “Welcome Emma”
Welcome Bryant
Bryant Walton Green entered the world on Thursday, May 25th, 2017 at 10:52 pm. We arrived in Arkansas the next morning and were able to see him then. So were his two brothers. Reed is four and Lincoln is two. Reed seemed to have a pretty good idea about what was going on (after all,Continue reading “Welcome Bryant”
Top Ten List for VBS in Romania
Okay, this is what you’ve been waiting for—our top 10 list from VBS. Drum roll please . . . # 10 — Hunt the Duck (dodge ball . . . sort of) – I think it’s called this because two people stand on either side, while the rest of the kids (ducks) are in the middle. One throws atContinue reading “Top Ten List for VBS in Romania”
A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green 