I’ve had sleep apnea for years. For those who don’t know: (If you already have an understanding, skip ahead to the “bold” section.) Sleep apnea keeps you from entering REM sleep (when dreaming occurs) and eventually causes heart problems. Someone with sleep apnea holds his/her …
Read MoreSleeping Giggles
Last night I couldn’t sleep. I had my 40th birthday Friday and then Monday (yesterday) was told that my full-time ministry position would become part-time in January. They were clear that it was not performance related and this decision was also for all the other …
Read MoreTents & a 1½-Yr-Old
OK – he’s only 16 months, but close enough. Kasen loves tents! When we go to the Bass Pro Shop, one of his favorite things to do is to run in and out of all the display tents. Our small group went camping at Brazos …
Read MoreMental Photography
When I came home last night, Kasen was asleep on the floor of the living room. I put away my things, emptied my pockets, and then went to sit on the couch to talk to Miranda. As soon as I settled into my spot, …
Read MoreStories I Need to Tell – Pretending to Sleep
My nephew Tyler was a little shy about his relationship with me and so he did something interesting one night. We were riding in the back of the car from an evening out to dinner or something and he pretended to be asleep. You see, …
Read MoreStories I Need to Tell – Tyler’s Sleep
OK – Here’s the second story in my series of “Stories I Need to Tell.” I am happily married and hope to one day have children of my own, but for right now the closest thing to that for me is my nephews. I have …
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