Olivia and Cor had a choir concert yesterday afternoon. And they sounded great! Olivia had an especially prominent role in the concert, as a senior. She sings in the top choir and the top ensemble, but she also serves as … Continue reading
We baptized seven people today, just outside of Bowman Hall. And honestly, it felt even more special than I expected. I mean, it’s always exciting to watch people publicly proclaim their faith in Jesus. And every time, I’m encouraged by … Continue reading
We started decorating our house for Christmas on Friday, but it took the rest of the weekend (and even a bit of the beginning of this week) to finish. The place looks beautiful now. Bright and cheery and Christmassy… But … Continue reading
We’ve had snow flurries drifting in and out of our area for the past few days. And I think it’s lovely. In a similar way, we’ve had all three of our kids drifting in and out of our home over … Continue reading
We recently completed the process of shooting Olivia’s senior portraits, and we’re thrilled with how they all turned out. Our friend Jana was the photographer, but hiring her for the job wasn’t just a case of nepotism. She’s a legitimate professional, and … Continue reading
We made it to the end of Cor’s first year of high school soccer. And I have to say it was a good year for him! He started most games for the JVB team, and was also a regular, solid … Continue reading
Olivia went to the Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School Homecoming Dance this weekend. And she was lovely. She bought her dress from a thrift store and did much of the alteration herself. She went with a couple of friends, and … Continue reading
Dear Olivia, What a gift it is to be your father! I know that you’re supposed to be the one receiving the gift for an occasion such as this — but it really does feel like a privilege for our … Continue reading
The Kent State University Football Team had its first home game this weekend. And I was invited to attend as a guest of a Kent State University student: my son, Elliot! It felt like the first fully-normal “college thing” we’ve … Continue reading
Dear Cor, Sometimes, I worry you ended up with a birthday at the worst time of the year. The weather can be so hot and humid (like it was at the beginning of this week). And the start of the … Continue reading