Zachariah Samuel Dunning
Born on April 8, 2011, 6lbs 3oz (2.8k) @ 11:38.
All indications are that he is healthy, and both mom and baby are doing fine at home.
We are thankful the Lord heard our prayer and has blessed us in this way.
We’ve Got a Date!
March 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Okay, the doctor has decided the little guy in the photo below will be introduced to the hard, cold reality of this world on Thursday, April 7, 2011.
At this time, both mother and baby are fine. However, mother wouldn’t be disappointed if today were April 6. Please pray for her as she waits another nine days.
Rodeo Update
September 29, 2010 by 1 Comment
Well, I survived. A great time was had by all, and my legs still hurt more than I could have imagined. But that’s what 4-5 hours of competing on horseback will do.
We were divided into teams, but the ropers (a specialty skill) served double, and sometimes triple duty on different teams. In the end, there were no trophy buckles or saddles, which is fine. We had the chance to spend the day on horses, encouraging one another in our efforts.
I had my first opportunity to ride a horse out of a roping box, which made me realize how much of a specialty skill calf/steer roping really is. There’s a lot involved in guiding the horse with one hand and trying to rope with the other.
I appreciate those who made their horses available to those of us who don’t have horses. I especially appreciate Mr. Smith who let me ride Tonka most of the day. I tried to ride the sorrel horse in the photo at the top, but couldn’t reign him in a way that worked for either of us. So, I switched to Tonka (more affectionately known as “Chubs”) and had a great day.
Grace also rode Tonka.
Colleen’s Favorite Green: Swiss Chard
February 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Personally, I don’t eat the stuff, but it is my wife’s favorite green on her plate, and it’s now available at the market.
I’m Proud
January 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I just want to take a moment to say that I’m proud of my cousins.
The photo on the left is of my cousins, first and first once removed. Jennifer is my first cousin, the daughter of my mother’s sister, Terry. Brittney is Jennifer’s daughter, my first cousin once removed. Gardina is also Jennifer’s daughter, or, at least she will be in short order, which will also make her my first cousin once removed.
Gardina was an orphan in Haiti, and thankfully survived the devastating earthquake that rocked that nation to its core. She just arrived in the US and is being adopted by Jeff and Jennifer DeWitt and their 4 kids.
Gardina had been on their hearts and minds for some time, as either Jeff or Brittney had, on different occasions, visited the orphanage where Gardina lived, and brought reports of Gardina back home to share with the rest of the family.
For many reasons, this is a moving story, which you can read the rest of here.
My hat is off to all those who “love the least of these,” and I’m proud to count my cousins among them. How do you say, “Welcome to the family” in Haitian-Creole?