59 Seconds of Awesomeness

awesomeness

Some things in life take my breath away. Sunsets. Oceans. Mountain views. Moose. Fried Japanese Rice. Shiloh Lucia. That last one is pure awesomeness Yes I did just put my daughter in the same category as food and views. But hey, you can’t blame me. I have a daughter whose got me wrapped around her […]

You Looking at Me?!

You know that feeling when it feels like everyone you walk by stares at you intently and you get really self-conscious–not knowing what they are staring at? You feel like turning around and saying “are you looking at me?!” I’ve felt that way numerous ways this past week. It’s not the sort of look that […]

A Proud Papa

“Yesssss” I said to a group of friends. I had just laid my six week old daughter down to sleep. Yep. You got it. No help needed from my wife Saturday night. I had things under control. “Good job, dad” said one of our friends. “You must have the magic touch” another person said. Wow. […]

Before I was a Mom…

In honor of Mother’s Day, my friend sent me this poem. After being Shiloh’s mom for a month, it was a sweet reminder of all I have to be thankful for. For all the parents out here who can relate, enjoy. For all my dear friends who long and yearn to be mother’s one day, […]

5 Life Lessons Learned in Shiloh’s First 2 Weeks

When we experience big changes in life, we should reflect more. Let’s look at 5 Life Lessons Learned in Shiloh’s First 2 Weeks: 1. Life is Unpredictable I already knew this to some extent but “Whoa!” am I daily learning it more and more now. No matter what we expect each day, there are always changes. […]

SHILOH: The Meaning Behind the Name

Anyone who has walked through the dark valley of infertility, miscarriage, or inability to have children, has most likely found themselves clinging to the story of Hannah and her desire for a child in 1 Samuel 1. During our years of praying for a child, I found myself turning towards Hannah’s cry for a child […]