After two weeks in Cleveland, we are finally home. It is such a disorienting experience to return to “normal,” facing a huge pile of mail, a lawn long overdue for a mowing, two fantastic kids to hug, and numerous bags and suitcases to unload.
Our family of five ended the day together in our family room […]
No, this isn’t a post about a creature from outer space, but I am an alien from Michigan living in Cleveland, Ohio for a few more days. In addition to reading and having some quality time with my bride, I have enjoyed the sports tickets that we obtained through the Ronald McDonald House. Last week […]
Today I finished John Burke’s excellent book No Perfect People Allowed: Creating a Come As You Are culture in the Church. Frontline was launched with the slogan “come as you are” and has always maintained a commitment of love, acceptance, and grace. Our greatest challenge may be developing meaningful relationships with people far from God.
Statistics […]
Our daughter continues to progress well, now walking unassisted, albeit slowly. We are thrilled to see her regain mobility. Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers.
Living at the Ronald McDonald House in another state is quite a departure from “normal” life. It feels as though we are able to step back and reflect on […]
This morning Rachel entered the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital in a wheelchair. After lunch, she wheeled off at 1 PM to begin her physical, occupational, and aqua therapies. That’s why we came to Cleveland, to get the intensive therapies, especially physical therapy from Hilary Baker. She is tough but caring, demanding but kind. She […]
Last night we arrived in Cleveland with our daughter who is at the Cleveland Clinic. It was very emotional returning to the Ronald McDonald House. We are staying in the same room where we spent three weeks last November! It is surreal to be here again.
Despite the deja vu, this experience is very different. We […]
Jesus’ last words in the book of Matthew are not “go” or “make disciples.” Though these commands are found in the final chapter (28), His last words are words of comfort and assurance. He said, “I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
I find it incredibly comforting that Jesus came […]
One of the most difficult things for me to do is wait. My to-do list never seems to end, so waiting always feels to me like a waste of time. I think I need to move on and progress. Limbo is the enemy of accomplishment.
Although I do wish the microwave cooked faster and get frustrated […]
After about four months of health, our daughter had a relapse of last fall’s CRPS/RSD. Please pray for healing for her as well as wisdom for us. Returning to the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital is a distinct possibility, though we would obviously like to stay home, if possible. Thanks for your prayers and support.
I have been journaling for years. Much of it has been chronicling the Frontline story. Earlier this year, some dear friends encouraged Heather and I to go through Mark Virkler’s book “How To Hear God’s Voice.” It took journaling in a new direction for us, not only encouraging us to scribe our own reflections, but […]
