Apr
29
2022
Shann and Bella had a late-night this week, and I was alone in the house for the first time in a while. I sat on the couch watching the sunset. Then, I had an overwhelming longing to see Dad....
Apr
28
2022
One quality I admire about my Dad is that he did not speak poorly or negatively about my Mom. He worked hard to root out criticism. He believed that criticism is poison to relationships. He thought criticism is often...
Apr
27
2022
When I was growing up, Dad made time with God something sacred, intentional, and interesting. He hated the idea of church or discussion about God being boring. He lamented when students attending Christian schools or colleges said that their...
Apr
26
2022
I celebrated Easter at my Mom and Dad's church. It was my Mom's first Easter without Dad. I thought about Dad being in church just one year ago, possibly sitting where I was sitting next to my Mom. The...
Apr
25
2022
Mom and I met to discuss Dad’s celebration of life with a beautiful person helping coordinate the day. While there, we bumped into a long-time friend who has been on a brutal journey navigating cancer. She is always kindhearted...
Apr
22
2022
When I think about the many things Dad taught me, contentment is one of the most crucial. Contentment is the state of living where we are peaceful and, for the moment, happy. We live thinking well of ourselves and...
Apr
21
2022
The slogan for NBC Camps is better players, better people. Dad and I talked about relentlessly pursuing excellence in life without leading to perfectionism and burnout. My dad struggled with burnout and depression and learned the hard way that...
Apr
20
2022
Dad and I loved to read stories of inspiring people. One day, I felt sorry for myself and justified my frustration and irritation with life. That evening, after everyone was tucked in bed, I pulled out a book. I...
Apr
19
2022
I can’t fully express my gratitude for having such a fantastic Dad. He was incredible with people, and he always had time for me—how did he do this? I never felt jealous of all the people in his life;...
Apr
18
2022
Dad loved Easter and Good Friday. Dad loved the stations of the cross and would meditate at each spot. He especially loved the stations of the cross at the Grotto in Portland. The cross transfixed Dad—Christ's herculean effort to...
