December 25, 2020

Kaisermas

 

That is a picture of my "grilled" ham and cheese sandwich that I had in the hospital room on Christmas Eve. You might think that airplane food is bad, but hospital food shows you a different attitude towards free food. The last thing I have yet to experience is prison food though I wonder where the three would rank.

Thankfully, we are not at the hospital because of Covid; on the contrary, we are here to bring about a new life! Although it would have been kind of cool to have a Christmas baby, it looks like we might have to settle for a Boxing Day baby instead. In the end, we're just glad we can get some of those tax breaks for 2020.

It's been an interesting experience witnessing all the care and attention that goes into providing a safe delivery for the child and mother. There is not a single moment of silence due to all kinds of machines and staff monitoring everyone but the father throughout the day. I have a new level of respect for these medical professionals who undoubtedly deserve to be first in line for the vaccine. It is truly amazing all that they do (and even risk)!

From the start of the pregnancy to even the final stages of labor, we have realized that the baby is completely oblivious to her world outside of the womb. There is, literally, a new world she is about to enter into, and she has no idea what is to come. I see things at a slightly different angle now when Jesus says we "must be born again" in order to see the kingdom of God. What are all of the unfathomable things we have yet to experience in the world to come?

Surely, no more Kaiser grilled ham and cheese sandwiches.


My baby mama's a champ!


Thought of the Day: Induction

Song of the Day: Music Soundscapes, Holiday Mood-Silent Night

October 28, 2020

Worst/Best Year Ever

 How many times have you told yourself that this has been the worst year ever because of...

Covid?

Protests?

Fires?

Trump?

Lakers/Dodgers?


Wanna guess how many times I have told myself that this has been the best year ever?


If you'd like to help us get ready for 2021...


Thought of the Day: Average

Song of the Day: The Sugarhill Gang-Apache (Jump On It)

May 6, 2020

Acceptable Time


Psalm 69:13
my prayer is to you, O LORD.
At an acceptable time, O God,
in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in 
your steadfast faithfulness.

We placed an online order from IKEA on March 28 and received our order today, May 6. This is one of several things that did not go as planned in 2020, but I am reminded that prayers are answered at an acceptable time in acceptable ways.

The psalmist reminds us that we can rely on steadfast faithfulness. And I am here to remind you to not rely on anything else.

Like IKEA.


Thought of the Day: Kaiser
Song of the Day: Vince Guaraldi & Bola Sete-Choro

April 4, 2020

Wedding Day


actually happened nearly three weeks ago. Thanks, Corona.

Thought of the Day: Masks
Song of the Day: Marvin Berry & Harry Waters Jr.-Earth Angel

January 28, 2020

Move,

I pray thee, upon my disordered heart.


Thought of the Day: Packing
Song of the Day: the Mamas & the Papas-You Baby