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Comment on A year ago… by Katie

Katie — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:22:49 +0000

I was ROLLING! All you guys need this time is a Michael Scott. Dad could totally pass.

Comment on Musings of a new Mamma by Mama Sarah :)

Mama Sarah :) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:29:45 +0000

Hey Steph & fam,
I loved your “Musings of a Mom” entry- great advice that I will take!
Love you & your wonderful growing family!So excited to have girls together this summer!
Your sis in Jesus, Sarah

Comment on Musings of a new Mamma by A year ago… | The Rieslands

A year ago… | The Rieslands — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:09:55 +0000

[...] I also noticed this post from Steph, called “Musings of a new momma” [...]

Comment on On Growing Up & Navigating Life by DAD

DAD — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:36:44 +0000

Son,
You know I’ve already told you everything. Just figure it out. HA HA HA HA HA HA. Patience…..Timing………Being concerned and even anxious over these issues gives me a confidence that it will all come together. Never in your timing. Just will. Love you so…………………much DAD

Comment on To all the moms by Shannon Smith

Shannon Smith — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:46:23 +0000

Having kids isn’t hard. The tasks required to maintain the life of your child, or even the tasks required to enhance the life of said child, are not difficult. Individually. For a short period of time. However, when they compound and the period time is 24 hours a day, the load gets heavy.

I told someone yesterday that sometimes I get tired of playing “Dad”.

Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids. I would do nearly thing to keep them out of harms way, but there days when we are driving home, after a mentally exhausting day at work, that I would prefer that they ride on top of the car instead of in it.

Having kids brings you face-to-face with the reality of your selfishness.

Comment on New Snow Pics by Tricia

Tricia — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:06:37 +0000

lol, Steph, glad you dared him. hilarious!

Comment on Three Years Ago Today… by Tricia

Tricia — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:25:49 +0000

How sweet! Just watched your video again and remember being with y’all to celebrate that day. Your marriage truly warms my heart.

Comment on Our Little Drummer Boy by Katie

Katie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:30:33 +0000

I LOVE IT!! He can play the pooooonas like nobody’s business!

Comment on Our Little Drummer Boy by Tricia

Tricia — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:55:14 +0000

what a cutie. poor steph on the couch feeling crummy. hope you feel better soon steph!

Comment on “Religion Saves (and 9 other misconceptions)” FREE Audio Book! by Lauren D

Lauren D — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:40:07 +0000

I try to check out this website every month for their free download!

Comment on Our Little Drummer Boy by debbie

debbie — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:35:16 +0000

that was so cute!! thanks for sharing, he is so talented

Comment on Our Little Drummer Boy by Zack

Zack — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:53:51 +0000

Well, that stinks. For some reason, YouTube decided to default this one to ‘private’.

I think I fixed it now though!

Comment on Our Little Drummer Boy by Adrienne

Adrienne — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:08:03 +0000

It’s saying the same thing to me.

Comment on Our Little Drummer Boy by Tricia

Tricia — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:37:16 +0000

can’t watch it. it says i have to be invited of have my friend request approved.

Comment on On Growing Up & Navigating Life by James

James — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:06:22 +0000

Zack,
I think a lot of people feel just like you do. I know Rebecca and I do. I think it is very, very common for people in this generation. I think part of it is culture, part of it is economics, and part of it is normal. I am sorry it’s been really hard for you these past few years; your story is similar to Rebecca’s and my own: not in the details, but in the search for friends, for a place, and for leadership. Our culture and world has destroyed the authority of many institutions and economics has made our life more uncertain. In some cases, the institution’s authority was bankrupt, but the security and certainty they provide can give a lot of freedom.

My prayer is that God is leading us (Rebecca and me), your family, and all of us as we search for our place. I know that he is, but sometimes it’s hard to see the path.

God bless,
James