Disclaimer: I read a lot of books and watch a lot of documentaries. I hope this was original thought as a result of the many sources of inspiration, but it could very well be a remix of something I’ve seen before. If it is, someone call me out on it in the comments section. Time […]
A Short Life Lesson Read More »
It feels surreal that this day finally came–even though I never entertained thoughts of a different outcome.
Welcome to the World Nilah! Read More »
The good part: we have a ton of clothes left from our first daughter.
The bad part: the word “sale” is so powerful that it might not even matter.
I can’t tell you what the perfect family life looks like–I’m not sure if that even exists. What I know is that this is a window into our reality, and it feels pretty good. We’re gratefully looking forward to welcoming another life into it.
After a lot of study and reflection over the past few months, I’ve realized that we leave a little too much to chance, attribute positive (and negative) outcomes to luck, and in a way use God as a cop out when we don’t fully understand something.
From Pain to Victory Read More »
As a man, it’s particularly hard having to watch your woman go through an induced abortion. It’s troubling to witness her suffer through the pain of contractions knowing there’s no life coming forth, and there’s not a thing either of you can do about it.
Catharsis: A Husband’s Thoughts on Miscarriage Read More »
The initial failure felt good in a way because I knew it was just part of the process of doing something new and not so safe; pushing past my comfort zone forced me to grow. I wrote down exactly where I went wrong (and the things I did right), so I could process that and remember for the next time.
Fear As Motivation Read More »