Her name means love, and that’s what she is
the love of my life.
Her touch brings life and rhythm to my soul:
the love of my life.
She shows her strength in the joy of our kids
the love of my life.
Our home is the refuge I long to enjoy
the love of my life.
Her kiss is the sweetest and […]
To all who have emailed and responded to me in the homegoing of my mom, thank you…. You’re words and letters have meant much to me and my family.
It’s hard to sum up my mom’s life; I wish you all could have known her. We tried to share a little of her personality […]
Today, my mom passed away.
There, plain, and simple. I have more emotions inside than I care to articulate on the written (or electronic page). But, I also have a strange peace, as I look on my mom’s life, and see that this was all for God’s greater good.
Her cancer […]
Yesterday (Dec 22), I received an email from my birth dad’s brother, who informed me that my biological father is slipping away and slowly dying….
I was adopted at 3 days old, and have been a VanDusen my whole life. Just over 4 years ago, I made contact w/ my birth mother Patty, and our […]
A late inning comeback by the MARA National team was foiled by a clutch catch in center field, as the MARA American league All Stars beat the MARA National league All Stars 14-13 in the top of the 6th. There were 5 or 6 home runs in the game, and our boys played great! […]
My son plays baseball at Matthews Athletic Recreation Association (MARA) in Matthews, NC. They have a wonderful Little League program, and are currently competing in the district playoffs for 11 year olds. I’m really proud of him, and the entire team for coming together. I refuse to comment on their […]
Yesterday was our oldest daughter’s birthday. We had 10 girls come over for homemade meatballs and spaghetti, an outdoor movie (yes, I set up a projector and screen outside in 45 degree weather), and a sleepover. I crashed hard at about midnight, feeling pretty whipped. And then I woke up at 2:45am, […]
Since we all had off from school and work, we decided to take a family day trip to Grandfather Mountain, which is in the Blue Ridge Mountains outside of Boone, NC. Grandfather Mt. is privately owned by Mr. Hugh Morton, and is a great regional attraction. You can hike up several trails (which […]
Well, another week of challenges ahead, but looking forward to it. Spent the weekend in Garden City, SC w/ my family, at the invitation of our neighbors. Quite fun, and somewhat relaxing. Got to play my guitar on the beach on Sunday AM, and have a little worship time on the beach. […]
Well, another week of challenges ahead, but looking forward to it. Spent the weekend in Garden City, SC w/ my family, at the invitation of our neighbors. Quite fun, and somewhat relaxing. Got to play my guitar on the beach on Sunday AM, and have a little worship time on the beach. […]