In the late summer of 2012, a few months before Ryan left for a tour in Afghanistan, he bought a guitar. He'd had some musical experience growing up. He took piano for a few years and knew some basic reading of music, but for the most part, I can say that he has taught himself … Continue reading the g-string
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look up, you’re in the end zone
The other day, I came into our den to find that Ryan had recruited our kids to sit and watch an older sports movie called "Facing the Giants." It was mildly popular when it came out but what it lacks in blockbuster appeal, it more than makes up for in inspiration. I was in and … Continue reading look up, you’re in the end zone
the difference between winning and trying
A few weeks ago, my two older children participated in the local level Scripps Spelling Bee. They were competing among students grades 1-8, so I knew, at grades 3rd and 5th, they would have their work cut out for them in order to beat out fourteen year old Bee veterans. They knew this going into … Continue reading the difference between winning and trying
big things happen one day at a time
My youngest daughter, who is seven, has a goal. For over a year now, she has had a good grasp on the technique, strength-required and fun that can be found in doing a cartwheel. Her new goal: do a one-handed cartwheel. She hasn't just made a passing statement that she wants to learn a one-handed … Continue reading big things happen one day at a time
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