Mar 01 2008
Do you realize that you can be at home anywhere in the world? As I prepare for a trip to Prague to visit my wife, Dr. Mickie Mathes, I recall a car commercial that I once saw on television. The black and white commercial featured a man dressed in a trench coat. He walks across that famous bridge in Prague and he is talking about an automobile, but viewers never actually see the automobile.
Feb 13 2008
There are some things that you just wonder about. For instance, I have often wondered what it is like for a military family when their loved one returns from fighting in Iraq or Afghanistan after being gone for a long time. I can relate from the perspective of a father because my son just returned from Iraq and that was very exciting.
Feb 02 2008
Most of the time, I simply drive right on by and don’t pay any attention. Sometimes, though, when my eyes see them they make me laugh, are very poignant and make me think. But, I usually don’t notice them. You are probably wondering what I am talking about—billboards.
Jan 17 2008
How long do you anticipate your Christmas will last this year? Everyone knows this is my favorite time of the year! For some folks though, Christmas may last about 45 minutes on Christmas morning, just long enough to open the presents and examine what was received. After the presents are opened then it is time to clean up and get on with your life.
Jan 10 2008
Now don’t anyone tell my wife, Mickie, because I have her convinced that I cannot use a hammer and nails, a saw or a drill. I have been banned from repair duties in our home. My father always taught me that duct tape and bubble gum could fix about anything!
Jan 09 2008
Do you remember the 1970’s song, “We Are Family?” Well, I am excited because we are preparing to travel to the Congo to visit with family. Omba Ngandu, Shamba Akasa and Pappa Akula Mukanga, Congo program directors, will be meeting with me and my wife, Mickie Mathis, in Kinshasa.
Jan 06 2008
On a trip to the southern Toledo district of Belize, we had a new person with us. He managed to turn over our dugout canoe and fill our boots with water. Then we had to hike from Santa Ana, near the Moho River, to Midway, seven miles through the jungle. This young athlete was not quite up to the task and he passed out from heat exhaustion.
Dec 11 2007
We have all done it before…opened our mouths and said something before thinking. Usually, there is a misunderstanding and instead of taking the time to gather all the facts, we simply voice our opinion.