My Journey
Bad News
I am certainly not a fan of bad news. I don’t like giving bad news or receiving bad news. I know for sure that I’m not exempt from getting bad news. I remember what I was doing and where I was at when I received bad news. Sometimes it seems surreal and unbelievable. I…
Read MoreAdopted
I’ve learned more about adoption in the last 6 years than I’ve known my whole life. When my wife and I decided to be open to adoption of a young kid in Nicaragua over 6 years ago, we had no idea what the journey would look like. The adoption process is very detailed and every…
Read MoreDecision
I have seen people who are usually wise and discerning making some of the dumbest decisions when they were in different circumstances. The circumstances can range from incredibly angry to stupid drunk and everything in between. Decisions need to made with good information. Decisions often need to be made in a timely manner. Decisions need…
Read MoreReforms Needed
The word “Reform” certainly implies change. According to Dictionary.com, it can be a noun or a verb. As a noun: the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, unsatisfactory, etc. As a verb: to change to a better state, form, etc.; improve by alteration, substitution, abolition, etc. I think it’s healthy to review…
Read MoreCelebrate!
I love celebrations for the most part. I don’t really like when my opponent gets to celebrate a victory over me. I do like to celebrate wins and victories. I don’t like to celebrate in such a way that it rubs someone else’s face in it. I really like celebration where there’s lots of “winners”…
Read MoreGo First
There are times when leaders have to break new ground and be the first to step into uncharted territory. The people following often trust the leader enough to go with them into the unknown. When I come upon a scary situation and my family is with me – I always go first. I can also…
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