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Thanksgiving

Here’s one of Kasen’s first smiles! (Of course they say those are really just reactions to having gas, but. . . I guess he’s like his dad. . . he already thinks farts are funny!) We had a great Thanksgiving. We took Kasen up to …

Enoughness

I’ve had a few more thoughts about the quote from class the other night. Here’s the quote again: Nathaniel Brandon, “In considering the many parental messages that may have a detrimental effect on a child’s self-esteem, there is probably none I encounter more than some …

Big Day

Kasen had a big day yesterday!! 1 – He slept through the night!!!! 10:30pm ’til 7am!! 2 – His umbilical cord fell off. 3 – He had his 2 week birthday. 4 – He went on his first non-doctor outing. After youth that night, Miranda …

Identity

The other night in class we were talking about how a leader’s identity effects how he leads. How we view ourselves makes a difference. As a new father, this subject really jumped out at me. Dr. Ayers showed us a quote by Nathaniel Brandon, “In …

Kasen Pics

I put a link here, just in case you haven’t seen pictures of Kasen yet. Corn Family Pics

Tyranny of the Urgent

photo credit: Pulpolux !!! Charles E. Hummel writes, “We live in a constant tension between the urgent and the important.” He talks about a cottonmill manager who said, “Your greatest danger is letting the urgent things crowd out the important.” These ideas describe my life …

Using my Gifts

Another assignment was to write about how we can more effectively use our gifts and God-given personality in our lives. Family I should begin playing guitar and singing more often around the house. Maybe even write some songs for Kasen. Miranda has been after me …