Larry King's Thoughts

Interesting to hear what Larry thought after his interview...

http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2008/08/08/lkl.about.thurs.cnn?iref=videosearch

Other Thoughts on Chapmans

Here are the thoughts from Jim Houser, Steven's manager. His blog is a "must read" through this whole tragedy.

http://chapmanchannel.typepad.com/jim/2008/08/impressions-of.html

Chapman Family on Larry King Live

We quietly sat last night with our family and friends to watch Larry King interview Steven Curtis, Mary Beth and kids. It was very, very moving...almost hard to believe that some questions were asked and then expected to be answered. I was on the verge of tears and also on the verge of joy as I heard the family speak. I love to see the reality of faith in Jesus Christ lived out, even in the midst of difficulty and pain. My desire is to be able to do the same, if God were to call me to.

Go Yanks

The last post was that the Yankees had pulled to within 6 1/2 games of first. Well, they made it closer with that hot start out of the gate after the All Star Break. Now, after winning two out of three from Boston, they have come back to earth a little. Why is it that they have sooo much trouble beating the Orioles???

Yankees Update

What a difference a weekend makes. Just a few short days ago, the Yankees were 9 games out of first. But after a series with Boston and Tampa Bay, winning four in a row, they are now only 6 1/2 games out. With a game in Pittsburgh and then three in Toronto, its quite a good way to head into the All Star break.

Charlie bit my finger - again !

Crazy kids!!!

Best Day

A week ago Monday, I had one of the best days in a long time. It didn't even take the whole day...it was just a small portion of the day...but, it made it the best day. The activity was really quite simple, not something that may seem earth-shattering to you. What was it, you ask? Well, after dinner I simply spent time wrestling with my boys on the floor of the family room...rolling around together, letting them get out all that "manly" energy, allowing them to pin me down (that's right...I said "allow" them), laughing together, and just plain being silly and crazy! It was worth it to see their faces and especially to see my wife's face. There was a relaxing sense afterwards that this is what life should be about. No rushed schedule, just some moments alone as a family...spending time just having fun together and showing each other how important they are to us.

Life does get busy...but, as a Dad, I need to take those moments and enjoy them. And then, build in more opportunities to make them happen again and again and again.

My Responsibility

I just finished reading Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis (see it under Recent Reads to the right and click to check it out). Wow, what a great reminder and challenge. My job as a Dad is to help my two boys to become men. I love his definition of manhood: "A man is someone who rejects passivity, accepts responsibility, leads courageously, and expects a greater reward". That is what I want to be and what I want to pass on to my boys, who are fast approaching the time to become men.