What I want to be like when I grow up

A closing letter to my family and friends: When I started “Life is Sure Confusing” I wanted to leave you a legacy of “golden nuggets” I’ve been given through the years. I wanted to be sure nothing got in the way of telling you how much I love you, but...

When your children are driving you crazy

A letter from my heart to yours: Dear Family and Friends, , Parenting…nothing has given me greater joy or greater pain. If you could go back in time with me, you would see many times when one of our children was rebelling from God and us. All Bobbi and I could do was...

When you fail as a parent

A letter from my heart to yours: It’s amazing how learning you are going to be a dad makes a change in your thinking and focus: When Jim and then Melissa were born I still thought I knew what to do as a parent. I remember thinking,  “Now it’s my turn … I’m going...

If You Divorce

A letter from my heart to yours:  Dear Family and Friends, Divorce hurts! As I write today about divorce and the damage it causes, it makes me think of my aunt. I only have good memories of her. She brought joy and humor to all our family gatherings and I love...