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The Unseen Dread, and Hope that Follows
I am a fan of the Star Wars movies, and have been since the first movie came out in 1977. When George Lucas revived the series in 1999 with the movie “The Phantom Menace”, I was initially thrilled. This post has nothing to do with Star Wars, and particularly is not a review of that movie. I bring it up simply because of the title. The movie’s title seemed to be the best way to describe the emotions that continue to brew following the loss of Jacob. Continue reading “The Unseen Dread, and Hope that Follows”
Letting Go of Control
I distinctly recall the moment I realized that our new circumstances would require me to let go of the wheel – and just how difficult that would be for me. Continue reading “Letting Go of Control”
The Due Date
Today was Deb’s original due date with Jacob. Continue reading “The Due Date”
Stillness
Still waters don’t have ripples. So, what place does a discussion about ‘stillness’ have here on a blog about the “ripple effect” of the short life of an infant boy?
Entropy to Empathy
If we do one thing with this blog, it will be to learn something new. Class is in session. Continue reading “Entropy to Empathy”
To What End, or The Road Itself
Is God the end we seek, or merely the ‘road’ which leads us to some other end? Continue reading “To What End, or The Road Itself”
Watching You
The fact that our children learn from watching our every move is adorable, and frightening.
The Tragic Hero
I wonder sometimes if this blog, and the journal before it, were hidden attempts of mine to play the role of a tragic hero. Continue reading “The Tragic Hero”
Fear as a Component of Pain
I’m convinced that a significant part of the negative impact of pain is fear; fear of unknown effects or consequences, or whatever. Continue reading “Fear as a Component of Pain”
Jacobs Ripples 