Jul
21
2022
Someone asked me how I was doing with my Dad’s death. I told her, “Honestly, it is much more painful than I thought. I miss him every single day.” I spoke with my brother, and he said the...
Jul
20
2022
Shann and I recently discussed how family issues become more difficult because many fear disagreements and conflicts. We have very few examples of people navigating disputes with health and compassion. Debates are uncomfortable and can lead to troubling outcomes...
Jul
19
2022
Shann is genuinely a happy person. He is cheerful, lighthearted, and never moody or depressed. He sings daily and is genuinely a joy to be married to. Growing up, one of his favorite songs says, “A happy heart is...
Jul
18
2022
I love listening to the Pray as You Go app. The other day one of the scriptures asked us to ponder the story of Jesus talking with the Pharisees. They were confronting Jesus and his disciples for plucking wheat...
Jul
15
2022
My oldest daughter and her husband, Tim, came to town, and on our last day together, we asked, “What is one way you see the beauty of the mystery of Christ in your marriage?” One of my favorite...
Jul
14
2022
Dad worked on relationships. Scott Peck, who wrote a bestselling book, “The Road Less Travelled,” discussed how laziness, in his opinion, is the biggest obstacle to love. I see that in my life. I want to yell to get...
Jul
13
2022
I had another dream of Dad. I saw him walking with mom into the door of the church where we hold the NBC musical theatre camp. I yelled out when I saw him and startled myself and Shann awake....
Jul
11
2022
Shann teaches poetry at Stanford, and our family is doing the lectures and lessons together. I can't believe how incredible this experience has been. I have been a lousy student. I am not timely on my lessons, and Shann...
Jul
08
2022
Dad loved unity, and he didn't like disagreement. He also was a fierce competitor. Our family could get into heated disputes around politics, news, or even card games. Dad worked on this aspect of his character intentionally throughout my...
Jul
07
2022
One of the great gifts from my Dad was the discipline to write each day in a gratitude journal. At NBC Camps, we say daily habits reveal our future success. What are the habits I need for my life?...
