Three things have converged recently to impact how I view my role as a father (and husband), raising kids with my wife.  First, as a result of reading the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, I went back and re-wrote my personal vision and mission statements.  Second, this past weekend on a trip to…

This morning I woke up and told my wife that I wanted us to get away somewhere for the day.  Pack up the van with the kids, and take a day trip, far far away from the rigors of our everyday lives.  I suggested a trip to the north Georgia mountains, go see a waterfall,…

I guess it’s appropriate that the last blogpost was entitled “focused on the finish line” because in many ways, I see this topic as a continuation.  How do you stay focused on a destination, while at the same time fully awake to experiencing the emotions of the moment? Last weekend I took my family up…