I needed to read this verse tonight. The Greek word translated "careful" in verse 6 is (μεριμνάω) merimnáō. It literally means "to be anxious" or "to be troubled with cares." Anxious is defined: experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. So the verse is saying "Don't be … Continue reading Be careful for nothing …
Tag: Covid-19
A Quiet Fourth & Song Draft Update
How life has changed in only a couple of years! Every 4th of July, our town puts on a fireworks show that is literally in our back yard. We usually have a big back yard BBQ, bonfire, and invite everyone over to watch the fireworks. Last year, the show was cancelled because of Covid. This … Continue reading A Quiet Fourth & Song Draft Update
And the baby is a ….
I've been waiting for today for weeks! Because of Covid, my wife's OB/GYN is only allowing the patient in the office. With Ella, I was at every ultrasound. I looked forward to hearing the baby's heart beat each month. I loved that special togetherness that we felt when we were at the office. It has … Continue reading And the baby is a ….
Weekend Anxiety
The above sign can be seen almost everywhere these days. A similar sign was on the door of the restaurant my boys and I had breakfast at on Sunday. It obviously doesn't mean anything .... In the past year, I have only eaten out twice. Once was for my anniversary (and they had everything set … Continue reading Weekend Anxiety
A Busy (and Painful) Weekend
Saturday Saturday morning, I came home from work and went right to bed. Sam and I had plans to celebrate our anniversary this weekend. Originally, I was going to take her to an amazing Italian place in Troy (about and hour and 15 minutes from our house). After some discussion, we decided that since it … Continue reading A Busy (and Painful) Weekend
Happy 1st Birthday, Ella
My wife made the observation that last night we laid our 11 month old daughter down to bed for the last time. She woke up a one year old! She's no longer our baby. She's our toddler! My wife also noted that today she realized the truth in the old saying "The days are long, … Continue reading Happy 1st Birthday, Ella
Hindsight Really is 2020 – A Recap
The saying goes, "Hindsight is 2020," and many of us are rejoicing that 2020 is really truly behind us! I often wonder if you were to make a list of positives and negatives of the past year, would one outweigh the other? What about 10-15 years ago? Was that just as bad, but we only … Continue reading Hindsight Really is 2020 – A Recap
Endings and Beginnings
"What feels like the end is often the beginning ..." I will be the first to admit that this blog is more appropriate for the end of the year. However, with the events of the past few days (which I will elaborate on in a future blog), it weighed on me to write these thoughts … Continue reading Endings and Beginnings
Lost In Thought
I was sent home from work tonight because of low volume. The night started off on a high note. One of my co-workers stopped at an Italian bakery and brought me some pignolata! It is a Sicilian dessert that I blogged about 5 days ago. I was excited to dive right in. Naturally, I had … Continue reading Lost In Thought
There’s No Place Like Home …
I'm sure you are familiar with the above holiday favorite, Home For The Holidays. This year, however, many won't be going home for the holidays, they will be staying home. As I mentioned in my last blog, our Governor is already begging folks in Michigan to limit Thanksgiving gatherings to 2 families to prevent the … Continue reading There’s No Place Like Home …