The other day I received a text from my wife. She said our daughter had reached a new level of bullheadedness. Then she asked me to pray for her. From the punctuation and tone of the overall message, I could tell she was halfway joking. But after I chuckled, I realized I needed to dealContinue reading “A Peek Into My Prayer Closet”
Category Archives: Family
Grandpa
I have a grandpa that I deeply respect. I don’t see him a whole lot because he’s a hermit. And I would go visit him more often, but I can barely breathe in his smoke-filled house. Amazingly, Grandpa is still kickin’ at 70+ years old on a steady diet of cigarettes, coffee, and toast. ButContinue reading “Grandpa”
Wild at Heart (1)
Tomorrow begins a new adventure for me. I’m starting a book club. I know it doesn’t sound like much of an adventure, but in reality it is. Because very soon, our book club will turn into a man’s club. And we’ll go out and do manly things. And men will become better workers, better husbands,Continue reading “Wild at Heart (1)”
Something New
When I began this blog, nearly a year ago, I told you I wouldn’t write about personal life happenings very often. I most certainly wasn’t going to bore you with my latest trip to the grocery store or dentist. And thus far, I think I’ve kept that promise. Today, however, I must inform you of aContinue reading “Something New”
A New Love
My wife and I made a baby. She was born yesterday. Her name is Sevaeh Vashti Redden. We like her. Love her actually. I think I’m in love all over again. And I don’t think I’m alone. (Sevaeh arrived on 7-7-11, at 11:36 am, 7 lbs 4oz., 20 1/4 inches long.)
Sunset Discussions
Often times, we go through life without taking time for reflection. In my estimation, reflection is an integral part of life. We have to reflect. Otherwise, life doesn’t make sense. It’s just a jumbled mess, a hodge-podge of random happenings. There is no rhyme, no reason. Before dusk yesterday, my wife and I took our dog on aContinue reading “Sunset Discussions”
34 (Part 6)
Thirty-four hours, in a packed car, with a large dog in the passenger seat. That was the setting. That was my solitary confinement. I know I said I was getting sick of telling you about my drive, and I was. But I feel like I should share one last thing. Thirty-four hours in solitary confinement leads to aContinue reading “34 (Part 6)”
Omer Redden 