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I'm just an ordinary guy walking along the journey of life.

Wednesday Writing — The End

Posted on May 22, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Wednesday and I’ve been contributing so long to our story, I just sort of wound up here. Seriously, I wanted to bring the story full circle with an epilogue. And I have a request for anyone still reading. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Song

Posted on May 17, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/05/five-minute-friday-song/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading →

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Mothers and Other Musings

Posted on May 16, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

For Mother’s Day I intended on posting a homily I gave a few years back. Instead, I spent the day flat on my back trying to get some relief from sciatic pain. As I’ve nursed myself back — holistically and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing XXIII

Posted on May 15, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Wednesday so let’s wrap up our story. Here’s where we left off. “Okay, Monday I’m calling Dr. Gibson. I need to know how you’re doing and what you’re being treated for,” I told her. Sheepishly, she responded, “Whatever…” Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Comfort

Posted on May 10, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/05/five-minute-friday-comfort/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading →

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Don’t Look Up

Posted on May 9, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Today is Ascension Thursday … the day Jesus departed from this sphere. It reminded me of when our pastor announced he had been called to a congregation in Chicago. He was out of town that particular Sunday just prior to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing XXII

Posted on May 8, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

It’s Wednesday so we’ll add to our story. Here’s where we left off. As Mom appeared in the kitchen and sat down at the dining room table, I hardly recognized her. How did she age so much in just a … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Brave

Posted on May 3, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/05/five-minute-friday-brave-2/http://) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Writing XXI

Posted on May 1, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

Wow. Twenty-one weeks. There seems to be some interest — although not much feedback — so, since it’s Wednesday, we’ll add to our story. The story thus far is on the blog under “Story.” Here’s where we left off. C-R-A-S-H!!! … Continue reading →

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Puppies

Posted on April 28, 2013 by wisdomfromafather

This is another excerpt from 50 things that really matter. My husband, Matt, wanted to get a dog for years, but I always resisted. “We’ll be chained down.” I said. “Think of the dog hair!” I whined. Then a neighbor … Continue reading →

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