Many people are uncomfortable with my grief. I am told to “give it to God”, “stop dwelling on the past”, or they simply avoid talking with…
Learning who I am - a journey through faith
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Today is fifteen months, 457 days, since Caleb died. I have told several of my stories with him and have plenty more planned. My love…
Anyone who knew me when I was on campus at college, knew who I was meant to be, or at least who I now want…
Yesterday was a Sunday. Nothing seemingly special to it, I slept in a little and then went to church. While talking to some friends, I hear…
Often when I tell someone my son died by suicide, they say “I can’t imagine.” No, you cannot. I could not imagine it before when…
In Canny, Clever, Caleb Chess, I discuss Caleb working for NASA at Armstrong Flight Research Center the summer he turned 19. The AFRC facility is…
Let’s talk about some negative behaviors men exhibit to seem masculine. Please do not misunderstand what I am saying; men are not necessarily bad and…
After so many prayers, crying, and tears, you made me a father when I was not. I became the happiest man ever. Bandaging elbows, knees…
Since well before my birth, I have been going to church. I do not recall a time in my youth ever questioning if God…
My dearest Caleb, I have sorely missed you this year. I long to share new memories with you. I will never understand why you thought…
