Family – Page 3 – Omer Redden

Walk

The word walk can invoke all sorts of images and emotions. Maybe you take a long, leisurely walk on a lovely, fall day (like my family did today). Maybe you fight the biting, arctic chills to walk into the stores and do some shopping for the holidays. Maybe you rejoice at watching your baby walkContinue reading “Walk”

P31

I read somewhere that “Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” When I read that, I thought of my wife. Not because she charmedContinue reading “P31”

A Peek Into My Prayer Closet

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”

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.)