Author: Jonathan Blundell

I'm a husband, father of three, blogger, podcaster, author and media geek who is hoping to live a simple life and follow The Way.

Matthew steals the show


Matthew
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We enjoyed an early Thanksgiving dinner with my family today at the retirement center my grandparents and Kara and Tim live. The center provided dinner for all the residents and their families.
It became apparent as soon as the forks and knives settled that Delaina’s son Matthew was going to steal the show. It’s crazy to think that he’s a year old. One of Laurie’s first contact with my family was right after Matthew was born and he was having a minor heart murmur. With her medical experience, Laurie was able to give some advice and comfort to everyone involved. I guess it’s just hard to believe that wasn’t much longer than a year ago. (read my dad’s blog entries at the time)
I’m so thankful for my wonderful amazing life and her amazing smile, comfort, peace and love she brings with her everywhere she goes. God has been good and my love for both Him and Laurie just continues to grow every day.

My granddad and cousin Delaina

My mom, Aunt Beverly and Matthew

We’ll have more Thanksgiving fun this Thursday with Laurie’s family and then with again with my immediate family. I checked the scales last night and I’m down to 228. It may be the first time I’ve been below 230 in 5 or 6 years (if not more) – the real test will be whether I can keep dropping with all the Thanksgiving food that’s on the way.

Wear that red dress

From StoryCorps:

Danielle and Gabrielle Hall came to StoryCorps in San Francisco to remember their mother Martha, who died of breast cancer in 2003 after fighting the disease for 14 years…
“Mom was amazing,” Gabrielle Hall said.
Danielle added, “She was determined and strong and intense and good at everything she did more than anybody else’s mom that I knew.”
“She’s still better than everybody else’s mom we know,” Gabrielle said. The sisters laughed at the thought.
Danielle remembered the time that her mother sent her a poem. It said, “If you’re having a bad day, bake a cake. And if it’s still bad, put on a red dress.”

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While wearing her new red shoes to her chemo treatment, their mother Martha said, “You can’t have a bad day if you’re wearing red shoes.” Sounds like someone who definitely made the most of her situation.
What is it that always cheers you up? What is it that gets you through the rough days and prepares you to face your lion?
Well worth a listen – especially right before Thanksgiving

Team Micah ready to run again

From Myspace….

Hello everyone. I hope this email finds you all doing great! December is right around the corner which means it is that time of year again. Time for the Wellstone’s White Rock Marathon and TEAM MICAH!!!! Last year was a great success because of all of you. Over $5000 was donated to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in support of TEAM MICAH and all together children from TSRH raised over $56,000.

Like last year we have a great group of people running (some walking) the Half Marathon. For some it will be their second year of running for TEAM MICAH and we have several new people that will join us. We are looking for more people to join TEAM MICAH with a donation to support our efforts. Micah will never be able to run this marathon…we are running for him and for all the children at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Our hopes are that you will forward this email to your friends and family and help us reach as many people as we can.
Continue reading Team Micah ready to run again

You think your gas tank is expensive?

We’re paying $2.85 to $2.95 in the Dallas area for a gallon of gas right now. But in Bethel, Alaska, folks are paying from $5 to $7. Ouch! The only saving grace is that the prices are locked in until a new supply can be shipped in next June.

Listen to NPR’s story.