If you’re wondering about the title of this post, it refers to some terminology Stephen taught me years ago. Data is information. Meta describes data about data. Here’s our personal definitions of the terms data and meta when applied to our relationship. Data refers to talking about stuff. Meta refers to talking about our relationship.… Read More Meta Date
It looks like that’s exactly what I’ll have soon–unmitigated gall. Yes, my gall bladder will soon be no more, and thus my “gall” (bile, rather) will no longer be regulated by the pear-shaped organ that was causing so much pain. The pain began as mild cramps in a band around my stomach and back in… Read More “Of All the Unmitigated Gall!”
On January 4th Stephen began his new job as Field Engineer for Sindel Technology Solutions. While it was a joy for him to work at Americus Logistics under his boss, Robert (a fellow Christian and a deacon at a sister ministry here in the West Valley), we are thankful for this new position that will… Read More A New Job for a New Year
I still live in wonder that this little miniature human being is ours and that he’s here to stay. Becoming a parent is a breath-taking experience. I think the words to this song help explain some of my emotions. A ray of hope flickers in the sky A tiny star lights up way up high… Read More 2 Months
After a quiet Christmas with our little trio, we were ready for a week full of family! The Moody gang descended on our home at about 1:15am Monday morning (the 27th). Stephen, Silas, & I picked them up from the airport. We were thrilled to have Mom & Dad, Stephanie, Amy, Tim & Ben finally… Read More Phoenix Family Festivities
Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly, Fa-la-la-la-la… My internal calendar stopped on November 2nd when Silas entered our world. Thanksgiving took me altogether by surprise. I had a baby, and the next time I turned around, Thanksgiving was here! I caught my breath and began changing the dates on my perpetual calendar in my… Read More Christmas Carols
Five years ago yesterday–December 20, 2005–Stephen proposed. Stephen and I had dated since my freshman year at Bob Jones University (2001), so we had been together quite a while. Maybe someday I’ll write the story of how we “met,” but for now I’ll stick to the engagement story. I flew to Indiana from St. George,… Read More A Peppermint Date
Dear Uncle David & Aunt Tammy, How do I look in my Colts gear? Mommy thinks I’m too cute for words, and Daddy’s glad to finally have another man around to cheer for the Colts! I may be little, but I’m already a HUGE Peyton Manning fan. Can’t wait to watch the Colts with the… Read More How ‘Bout Them Colts?
I’ve always wondered how people could so adamantly state that a baby looks like his dad, or has his mom’s nose. I–for one–am terrible about spotting much of a family resemblance in newborns. Of course there are a few newborns whose resemblance to family was so obvious, that even I couldn’t miss it. So, dear… Read More Do You See the Family Resemblance?