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August 2009

The Delightful Dozen

My wife, KayEm, and I recently celebrated our 12th Wedding Anniversary. During these 12 years, we have shared many experiences – some good, some bad – but through it all, we have persevered. God has blessed us with three beautiful children and a marriage based on mutual trust and admiration. We were able to spend [...]

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Fear and Loathing and the First Day of School

“I’m scared!” My daughter Nee shrieked. “I’m scared!” Tears poured down her face as her body trembled. My wife K tried to console her, but nothing worked. It was as if Nee were in a fear-induced trance. “What’s wrong, Nee?” K asked again and again. “Tell, Mommy so I can help you.” After several more [...]

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The Terrible Twos Begin

Today my son, X, celebrates his second birthday. I’ve pondered many things to write about this occasion, but I think I said it best on my Father’s Day post: In the past [two] years, my son, X, has developed into a rascal who keeps me on my toes. However, he knows that he only has [...]

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Wade in The Water

My 8-year-old daughter, Nee, was recently baptized. She decided to be a Christian during summer Vacation Bible School and informed her mother and me that she wanted to be baptized. When Nee let us know about her decision, K and I sat with her to discuss the importance of her choice. We also wanted make [...]

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The Case Against Having Kids

As I waited for my plane in the Edmonton airport, I browsed through a few newsstands. I kept noticing an issue of Maclean’s Magazine with the headline: The Case Against Having Kids. I tried to ignore it, but the headline kept taunting me. I eventually succumbed to the allure and bought the issue. The cover [...]

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On Purpose Accident

One day, my wife, KayEm, called me at work to inform me that I needed to talk to my 5-year-old son, N. Whenever I need to talk to a child, one of three things has occurred: 1. The child is sad/disappointed and needs some encouragement 2. The child misses me because I’m away on business [...]

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New Blog – The Mocha Dad Review

Dear Readers, I’ve started a new blog, The Mocha Dad Review. I will use this blog to write honest reviews about my personal experiences with products or services that I receive from manufacturers or PR firms. I will continue to post my musings on fatherhood on this blog, Mocha Dad. I thought it was important [...]

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