Mac and Cheese?

Today is slightly bittersweet as I just handed over my final two restaurant pans of ooey gooey noodles and cheese. It all started about 12 years ago when the then youth pastor of our church started a week-long service conference called "Explosion." For five days young people from the church and their friends came for service projects, …

Olympic Memories

Watching the opening ceremonies of the Rio Summer Olympic Games is in many ways bittersweet. While my relationship with my Dad was a rocky one at best, the games were something we could enjoy together... even if we were apart! Eight years ago I was in the hospital having and recovering from a total knee …