I See Change

In many ways, I am still the skinny little boy, playing alone...

I always wanted a companion for this journey

I have one

I have always wanted to be heard

I am being heard

I loved to play as a child, creating stories in my head and acting them out with my toys

I continue to "pretend," but mostly in my head

I always wanted to "make things"

I get to Make Things

I loved to experiment and try things out, to break things or at least uncover the breakable parts

I get to do that all day

I longed for deep, intimate fellowship with God, to know HIM, the creator of all things, the one who holds "the whole world, in his hand" and to understand it all


Well, ALL OF THAT HAPPENED...or is happening

I wanted to share my stories, my adventure of growing up, living life, my joy and my pain

I get to do that in words and images, stories, adventures shared in an endless cycle

And the adventure, the childhood world of play goes on and on

Thought for The Day - Playtime

One of the terrible things about being 'responsible' is you rarely allow time for play. To that end, I have work to do...no, I mean I have playing to do!

This is a progression...something I either have to "work" at or get around myself to do.

I love my writing, I do, but as a part of my life, it borders on a labor of love...

Purposely writing my rambling today, because I realize playtime is something I don't typically allow.

Thought for The Day - Late Night

There was a time when being awake, late at night was the thing to do! While my parents didn't go out much when we were children, their siblings, coming to town, was occasion to hang out until late. My cousins and I would hang out, talk, play games, while the adults did the same in their part of the house. There were no dull moments during these times!

It's been forever since I stayed awake, either hanging with family and friends or working. When my daughter is home, we all hang out doing the same thing my parents did, laughing, having fun and talking about our lives. The sense, in the late night hours, is that one can relax; the pressure is pushed off for another day. And hanging with those you love and bridging the distance the years and miles have created is well worth the time!