Posts Tagged ‘life’
10/07/2009
It is hard to believe that a little over 5 years ago I was preparing to move to Salem. My plan was to go to Seminary and then move on with my life. Obviously God has other plans. Soon after I moved here I met an amazing woman. She became my best friend almost instantly. I fell head over heels, and I asked her to marry me only months after meeting her. To my amazement, she said yes. And now, it has been 4 incredible years.
We have some serious ups and downs during this time. We have had amazing things happen, and horrible things happen. But through it all, God has kept us together. We have held on to each other through all life has thrown at us. Here’s just a little bit of the last 4 years of our lives.
- Awesome Wedding
- Great Honeymoon in Mexico
- Moved from apartment, to apartment, to apartment, to house (all renting)
- Bought our first house
- Gone through several jobs
- Cohen and Isla were born
- Riley and Schmeentzy came and went
- Kesha and I both started businesses
- Bought our second house (about to move in)
And that is just a small look into the last 4 years!
I can’t wait to get all wrinkly with my wonderful wife. She is truly my best friend and the love of my life.
Happy 4th Anniversary Baby!
Tags: anniversary, kesha, life, love, marriage, pics, wedding
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06/04/2009
There are only weeks left now until little Isla is born. We are so excited to see her beautiful face. I look at Cohen and I can’t imagine loving anyone the way I love her. But I know once I lay my eyes on Isla that will all change. Kesha is doing really well with her pregnancy.
I have been working tons on a bunch of freelance clients. I have been doing a lot of thinking about what the next few years have in store for me in the “work” department. I have a feeling there are some changes on the horizon. But I just have no idea what it will look like. There are tons of open doors for us right now, it’s just a matter of discerning which path to walk down.
I could really use prayer during these next few months. I know there is going to be tons on my plate. It’s all good stuff, but it will just be lots to handle. I am loving this adventure…
Tags: family, isla, life, work
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03/10/2009
Wow! I was thinking back today about just a few short years ago. I was a single dude just about to move to Salem to go to school. And now look at me! I can’t believe how amazing the last 5 years have been. They have been tough in ways (especially this last year), but overall they have been incredible. I can look back and see all the marvelous growth in my life. Not only do I now have an incredible wife, 2 kids (1 still in the belly), and a house — but I can really see how I have grown up as a man. I have matured as a Christian, and have begun to see some wonderful growth in my understanding.
The title of this post is “The Long Haul” because I know that this journey is far from being over. And I know that I will continually be molded as I live and learn. But I am excited to see that I am growing up. I may only be 27, but for some reason retirement doesn’t seem so far off nowadays. Crazy!
Tags: family, growth, life
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02/15/2009
I struggle somtimes to be a graceful person. I feel that it is easy for me to be very judgmental, mean-spririted, and frustrated. That is not the person I want to be. Sometimes even in my sarcastic joking I feel conviction. Especially when it comes to my wife. I know that is not the way she deserves to be treated. Even if it is all in jest, it does not build her up or make her feel good when I harass her jokingly. I want to learn to be a more graceful person. I envy some people who seem to have such a kind way about them. I envy that trait. I am not sure if that is inherent to them, or if it was something that they had to learn. All I know is that I need Christ to change my heart attitude sometimes. I often find myself several steps across the line. I don’t want to be that person.
God help.
Tags: christianity, grace, life
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02/12/2009
Let’s face the facts — this economy STINKS! We have recently felt a deep conviction to make more responsible choices with our money. Money can really mess you up if you don’t approach it right. This last month we have really lived on a strict budget…more than we ever have before. And although it has been a little tough, we have felt a freedom knowing that we are paying down our debts and making the best choices we can for our family.
I can’t believe that I am at this point in life. A wife, 2 kids, a dog, a cat, a house, 2 cars. I am a full blown adult?! It feels like I just graduated high school. Now when I look at Cohen, I think of her going to school in just a few years. How bizarre is that?
We find out Friday what our youngest child will be. The baby is growing so fast. It seems like this baby is progressing a lot faster. I guess it because there have been so many huge changes in our lives in the past few months.
Life is crazy. I am just glad I can rest in God’s hands knowing that He has a good perfect plan for us.
Tags: economy, family, kids, life, money
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02/01/2009
I got to spend most of yesterday just hanging out with the two three most important people in my life: My wonderful (sexy) wife, my gorgeous little girl Cohen, and I don’t want to leave out the little munchkin’ that is growing right now. Cohen and I spent the afternoon playing with toys and watching cartoons. We watched her favorite movie “Finding Nemo” for the 800th time. It’s funny, in the many many times that we’ve watched it, I don’t know if I’ve ever seen the ending until yesterday.
Kesha was at a baby shower for part of the afternoon, but when she got home we packed up Riley and all went to the dog park. It was great! Last time we took Cohen there she could hardly walk. Now she is bossing Riley around. “Drop it”, “Get the Ball”, “Sit”. It was really cute!
Then we headed to McDonald’s to practice our new found hobby — coupon clipping. We spent $6.50 and got 2 huge Chicken Salads, a pack of Chicken Nuggets and a Large Drink! All thanks to our new Entertainment book.
Finally when I got home, I plugged my Taylor t5 into my Digitech Multi-Effects Pedal and jammed the night away. I love playing my guitar! I just need to figure out how to use that new pedal. That would take it to a whole new level!
And that is a day in the life…
Tags: cohen, family, kesha, life
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01/21/2009
I have been a morning guy lately. Over the last year or so I have been enjoying getting up early and getting some studying done or meeting with other guys for coffee. Currently I meet Mondays with John Fehlen and Matt Gray for coffee and bible study, then Tuesdays with Tim Drawbaugh for a study of Tim (1 Timothy), and finally I meet with my friend Mike Amo on Wednesdays or Thursdays and we are reading a book together. I really enjoy the discussions we have, and I feel like it has encouraged me to study more and dig deeper into my heart and mind. The coffee is a nice bonus as well!
When I told my friend Brad Pitt (aka. Nic Sonne) he told me that when you ENJOY getting up early it is the first true sign of getting old. And maybe he is right. Maybe I will start going to bed at 8:30, wearing sweater-vests, and giving money to PBS. All I care about right now is growing in my faith and as a man — even if it means I am getting old.
Tags: coffee, friends, life, study
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01/14/2009
I feel like the new year has hit me like a ton of bricks. Sometimes it almost feels unbearable. Maybe it is the fact that just yesterday felt like 1999. Maybe it is the fact that I have a wife, a daughter, another baby on the way, a dog, a cat, a house, and more bills than I can imagine. Whatever it is, it has forced me into pretty deep introspection lately.
At the Men’s Bible Study I attend at my church this week we talked about what motivates and gives us energy in the various stages of life. The first state (usually in the 20′s) is Survival: We are basically just worried about paying the bills. The second phase (30′s-40′s) is driven by Success: We are motivated by our desire to succeed at our job and perform well. The third phase (40′s-50′s) is often driven by Significance: Our desire is to make a real impact in our field. The final stage (retirement) is driven by Sustainability: This means that you would do what you are doing even if you weren’t getting paid.
Now don’t get me wrong, I am thankful for my job. But I know that right now I am still in Survival Mode. I have had probably 20 jobs since I was a teenager. I have worked as a movie theater attendant, vacuum salesman, youth pastor, bus driver, worship director, windshield repair man, Denny’s server, freelance designer, and the list goes on and on. Do I see in any of these as a final resting place for my career? Not really. But I do know that God has given me gifts, passions, and abilities that He wants me to use for His glory. And I am chomping at the bit to move on to Success and Significance.
I am creeping up on 30 as the days go by, and my desire is to serve God and provide well for my family. I am hoping and praying that doors open this year for me to progress in my life’s journey.
Tags: life, struggle, work
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08/22/2008
I am so excited because Kesha has a date planned for us tomorrow night. It starts at 5pm, and yes — we have a baby sitter! It is so rare that Kesha and I get to just go out and enjoy each others company. I really look forward to holding her hand and not having to worry about anything else other than being with her!
On another note, I have been playing guitar and singing a little bit in the evenings lately. It has been many months since that has been a habit of mine. Cohen used to get in the way, but now she gives the guitar a few strums, but then she lets me jam. I love singing and writing songs. It is one of those simple little pleasures in life.
On another note, if you didn’t see this picture on my wife’s blog, you are gonna DIE! Cohen learned how to pout!
Cohen Pouting
On another note, I have been using Gmail lately and I really like it. I have also tried out some of the other Google products (Google Calendar, Google Docs, etc). It really is just another step towards a complete online operating system. I like it!
On another note, Kesha and I are gonna watch BEE movie tonight! FUN!
Tags: cohen, kesha, life, music, pics
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07/11/2008
I love Fridays. For me, it is my Saturday since I don’t go to my “day job” on Friday. It is a day that I can spend more time with my family, and some dedicated time to design. I have been working on a bunch of projects lately that have been keeping me busy. I will post some of them once they are completed.
This morning Kesha and I went to visit our old wedding photographer. We still haven’t ordered our prints that came with our wedding package (almost 3 years ago!!!).
Right now Kesha is laying out at the pool relaxing. Cohen is sleeping. And I am drinking an iced coffee and writing a blog. Life is Good…
What are you up to this Friday?
Tags: design, fridays, life
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