My Time In Prayer

Spending more time in prayer has deepened its content. Time in deep prayer seems to occur more often when in a house of worship. The environmental surroundings have a significant affect,  setting the mood for worship.

I pray you find what works for you,


Michael

A Child Whistling

My 7 year old D has been attempting to learn how to whistle but as you could imagine, is having a challenging time. So being that he has incredible creativity he heard a sound come out of his nose. This noise resembled a whistle sound thus quickly found my wife and I to display his new found skill. Can not argue with data and he was correct, it was a whistle sound. Whistling accomplished.

Adventure on the Water

The joy of being on the water celebrating the sites, sounds and smells. The kids D and P thoroughly enjoying themselves.

1st Soccer Game

D's first ever soccer game is tomorrow. He received his jersey tonight and he's over the moon excited. For a kid that smiles all the time the twinkle in his eye is shining even brighter.

Mommy made P a special shirt with D's number. A special gift from mommy that is shared by both.

I have processed the event in my mind and feel prepared to fully take in the moment and rejoice in the special seconds that will leave lasting  impressions in a young boy.

Soccer Time for D Man

So excited and nervous for D-Man to play on his first official Soccer team. His focus of course is completely different than mine - what color and name the team will be. Sometimes we need to let our expectations be tempered with our child's. As I have now realized this, the time spent watching and assisting him has been focused on his success not mine. 

Dad, i hope u get back to dreaming

Dad, i hope u get back to dreaming (7yr old D)

A precious moment between my son and I. His deep perspective constantly amazes me. In addition to his sensitive nature that resembles my same interpersonal value.

Sick Kids

No Like! I am such a loyal protector of my family and friends that I get upset when any are sick. I guess due to it being out of my control and nature has to take its course. No Like!

Gotta wRite

There is no way around, I gotta write. I write for me. Expressing my thoughts, experiences and perceptions on a weekly basis. During the course of the week to assist in accomplishing the weekly writing goal is to daily document a thought, sentence or a blog post. At the end of the week, review and aggregate into a post for the week.

Documenting my life in a daily manner will assist in my memory documentation and growth (will need to research this memory theory). During this recent self evaluation and  discovery, I have been living in the special moments and recalling them later as such. I have also read (will need to find article) that to improve your blogging and writing skills, it is recommended to write a page a day. This needs to be free form writing with no strict subject guidelines.

And finally, maybe my family will find my efforts valuable. Now get writing and enjoy my efforts.



Michael C. Newhouse

Why the Adventure

This represent my adventures in self discovery, personal growth and professional development. It's as raw as it gets, no holds bar but in the process hopefully inspiring my children and wife to love life as much as I do.