Tag Archives: grandchildren

Re-Launch … for Me and Sam

Posted on August 27, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Over the years, I’ve come to understand some of the characters in the Bible. At different stages in my life, I’ve mirrored Abraham, Noah, Job, Peter and even Judas Iscariot. But for the past year or so, I’ve empathized more … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, blessings, change, communication, Dover-Foxcroft, DPchallenge, Faith, family, Friends, goals, God, grandchildren, Higher Ground Books & Media, life, love, Maine, Memories, My Name Is Sam, observations, Re-launch, relationships, Writing | 2 Comments

My Name Is Sam … Cover Reveal

Posted on June 11, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s the day! Ready to take a peek at this summer’s reading sensation {hopefully}? Announcing my new release and a cover reveal of My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through as it is now available for … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged attitude, blessings, book cover, celebration, christian, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, Friends, God, grandchildren, growing up, Heaven Shining Through, humor, imagination, launch, life, love, messy, My Name Is Sam, observations, relationships, Samantha, stories, values, visits, Writing | 7 Comments

Wedding Witness

Posted on May 16, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I was truly blessed last weekend, watching my grandson Ryan and his now wife Maddi share their vows. A new journey began and I was fortunate to watch it unfold. As I’ve gotten older, I appreciate those milestone moments — … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged blessings, celebration, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, Friends, God, grace, grandchildren, growing up, joy, Laughter, life, love, marriage, milestones, Music, observations, relationships, stories, visits, vows, wedding, witness, Writing | 9 Comments

Chugga, Chugga Choo Choo

Posted on May 9, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Yeah, that’s a strange title. But I spent 15 hours that morphed into 16 hours {and 25 if you count transit time and wait time} yesterday-today (Wednesday-Thursday, May 8-9) on a train chugging from Worcester, MA, to Toledo, OH. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, encouragement, family, Friends, grandchildren, humor, Internet, joy, life, love, observations, people, relationships, sleeping, stories, trains, travel | 4 Comments

Five Minute Friday — Opportunity

Posted on May 3, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Friday. Time for Five Minute Friday. I do look forward to the writing exercise, meeting with my FMF friends to ponder, then put down and share a word prompt with them. Thanks to Kate Motaung for hosting this party in … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged attitude, blessings, career, children, DPchallenge, encouragement, Faith, family, five minute Friday, Friends, God, grandchildren, growing up, Karen, life, love, marriage, Memories, opportunity, relationships, share, Writing | 8 Comments

Let’s Bow Our Heads

Posted on February 23, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. I know the requests are on … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer-Care-Share | Tagged accidents, attitude, blessings, communication, conversation, DPchallenge, Faith, family, Friends, God, grandchildren, Jesus, life, love, relationships, sickness | Leave a comment

We Do

Posted on February 14, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I had the opportunity to witness the wedding vows of my youngest son’s oldest daughter, Taylor, as she pledged her life and love to Michael in a simple Valentines Day wedding. It was a simple ceremony full of life and … Continue reading →

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Tears on Earth … Joy in Heaven

Posted on September 27, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die … — Ecclesiates 3:1-2a August 20. November 20. August 31. March 25, April 12, … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged anniversary, Blink of an Eye, celebration, children, communication, companionship, death, decisions, DPchallenge, faith, family, friends, God, grandchildren, grief, heaven, Heaven Shining Through, Karen, life, love, Maine, marriage, Memories, relationships, wife, writing | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Vacation

Posted on July 7, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Time for Five Minute Friday thoughts. I can’t wait to join my fellow writers at Kate’s place on Facebook at http://www.fiveminutefriday.com to share our pearls of wisdom or our pig’s ears and mix and mingle. Okay, I guess I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged celebration, children, communication, companionship, conversation, DPchallenge, driving, family, five minute Friday, football, friends, grandchildren, holidays, joy, laughter, life, love, Memories, mobility, relationships, travel, vacation | 2 Comments

Celebration of Life

Posted on March 10, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

I attended a Celebration of Life for Arlene Richardson this morning. I didn’t know Mrs. Richardson; I attended in deference to a close church friend. Mrs. Richardson was her mother. It was my first in Maine, but certainly not the … Continue reading →

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