Posted on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
I turned 30 today. It was really a wonderful day, because my parents kept our two kids last night, so that my wife and I could go out and be together for the evening. We went out to dinner, got some coffee, took in a movie, and talked until late before going to bed. This [...]
Posted on Saturday, September 24th, 2011
I was at lunch with a friend discussing movies that were surprisingly emotional. The Pixar film Up was mentioned. My friend said that the movie was so sad to him because his worst fear was getting to the end without having lived out his dreams. I didn’t think he understood the point of the story [...]
Posted on Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Since I wrote the previous post, I’ve had some feedback of family members and such wondering how I’m doing…I will tell you, better. Traveling for me is always something that makes me nervous…I guess it’s the unknown. The winter is also difficult, with the short days, but I’m feeling more and more hopeful and bright. [...]
Posted on Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
I’m taking an extra long weekend for Christmas, and am very excited about it. So this morning, as I’m enjoying my family, I’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Anyone who has small children knows how hard it is to take a good picture (see: The Art of Toddler Photography, by Tom Fishburne), this [...]
Posted on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
I haven’t posted in awhile, so I wanted to post this update. We had our little girl Norah Grace Hinson on October 26th, 2010. She’s a sweetie, and I’m very excited about having her. A few days ago we went out to Dairy Queen to grab a treat and the car was full. Hannah and [...]
Posted on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
I heard this song the other day. It literally moved me to tears. The lyrics are true and beautiful. At the end of the song, the lyrics change to “Father Lead me…”: So Father, give me the strength To be everything I’m called to be Oh, Father, show me the way To lead them Won’t [...]