#sumatranate-life

In January, I firmly believed that my family and I needed to return back the United States for an extended period of time. We were visiting the States, but our thoughts and hearts were preparing to return

... and then I wake up from my dream nightmare! Background Information I graduated from a state university in 2002 with a degree in Computer Information Systems and a GPA of 3.75. And for the last 15 years,

We missed the trash truck today. How in the world can someone miss putting their trash out on the curb? Its ridiculous! It's not like they changed the schedule. They always come on Thursday mornings. Always!

In the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence, there is a famous line that reads: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator

I am a blessed man. I have a beautiful, compassionate wife who cares for me more than I deserve. I am blessed by 5 kiddos who love me deeply. But I choose not to be complacent with the blessings of today.

Isn't it sad that I am trying to find some (or something) to blame instead of taking personal responsibility for my own actions? I have never been a morning person, and I have allowed that mentality to

Eyes wide open, I see the shore. But the waves come crashing down even more. I'm cold. I'm wet. I'm tired. I'm weak. I can't lose hope. It's the shore I seek. I keep rowing on, the sand is near. I keep