2007
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Merry Christmas
Today, Shannon and I are off to Culebra for a wonderful vacation on a beautiful sunny beach. We will be back on New Year’s Eve. We had a great Christmas with our extended family and within our family as well. The video is our time together last night on Christmas Eve and then Christmas morning. [...]
Reflections on the Verdict
When people ask how we are doing in regards to the trial, my standard answer is “We are still processing it.” I like that. It shows hope, or at least not despair, but also a little elusive. It is also true. Because we not just reacting on a strong emotion, but working through a process [...]
Verdict in Trial for Person Who Killed Shannon’s Parents
On Monday and Tuesday of two weeks ago, the week after Thanksgiving, Shannon and I were in New Hampshire for the start of the trial of Grafton County vs. Joshua Shepherd regarding the death of Shannon’s parents and one other lady. Joshua Shepherd crossed the yellow line and killed Gary and Joyce Varden on their [...]
What I Want for Christmas
For the extended Meadors’ family, we are drawing names for Christmas gifts. I am posting my list on my website since what you treasure reveals your heart. Also, if any other loyal reader checks this out, he or she is welcome to get me one of these gifts as an appreciation for my wonderful writing [...]
My Life as a Play: Inflated Ego
Setting: Jacob is sitting on Daddy’s lap before bed. Daddy: Jacob, what do you want to be when you grow up? Jacob: I want to be a daddy. Daddy feels very, very proud to hear this. Daddy: Why do you want to be a daddy? Jacob: So I can put you to bed and I [...]
New Poll: Rating Pregnancy
New poll is up to get your thoughts on pregnancy. It is for everyone, guys included.
Look at the scary dragon!
Last week was of course Halloween. It turned out to be the first holiday Jacob really got into and anticipated. He was excited about the Fall Festival outreach our church did. Not that he was excited about reaching out to a lost world, but only the games and candy which we told him was there. [...]
We are having a baby girl!
We found out we are having a baby girl! After a day or two of shock, it has sunk in and we are getting very excited. We are close to settling on a name, but not yet 100% sure. Here is a video of the ultrasound. Around the 3:20 mark you get to see the [...]
Experience With a 1st Time Yard Sale
This past Saturday we had our first family yard sale. Even growing up, my parents never did a yard sale. As well, I don’t recall even ever going a yard sale as a consumer. We were truly yard sale virgins. However, we have been convicted of hording stuff that we might use but frankly either [...]
My Life as a Play: Word play
Setting: Mommy, Daddy and Jacob are leaving Burger King. Dad remembers his teen years listening to rap music and speaks to Jacob… Daddy: Come on homeboy. Jacob [without missing a beat]: OK, homedad.
