My sister sent this to me today (I think it’s the second time) along with the message “Each time I see this, I view it differently.” She’s right. The “interview” is interesting and thoughtful, and will no doubt find a way to touch you in the manner you need it most, but the photography is stunning. It’s truly humbling to view these photos, these examples of God’s great brush strokes, presented plainly and perfectly. If you haven’t seen it, please do. If you have, isn’t it time to see it again?
[View the Interview With God]
[Visit the web site]
[Read the poem]

This is a subject near and dear to me… As most of you know, Abby and Grace were born almost two months early and spent a month in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Thanks to great doctors and nurses (and a great NICU facility), they’re doing great now. As you can imagine, not all babies are as lucky.

Over the past twenty years, the number of premature births has increased by almost 30%. And in half of these cases, the cause is unkown. Most of these babies do very well, but some suffer a variety of long-term affects. The March of Dimes, they of FDR and polio vaccine fame, is putting its considerable weight behind tackling this issue. In 2003, the March of Dimes launched a massive Prematurity Campaign to support the work of top researchers and to assist and educate families across the country. You can read more about this effort on their website.

What can you do to help? There are a few easy ways…

1. Prematurity Awareness Day is November 16.
2. You can sign the petition heading for Washington to support research funding.
3. Make a small donation to help.
4. Make a donation to buy a band (like the one above) in honor of a premature baby you know
5. Use the little email symbol below (or this link) to send this article to other people you know!

Thanks for your help!

It’s hard to believe they’re already five months old! This is a short video clip of Grace (left) and Abby (right) lying on their bellies talking to each other. This was taken with the digital still camera, so the quality isn’t great, but I thought you might enjoy it.
[View the video clip]

I received a link today to the “Top Photos of 2004” that featured several beautiful images, but none made me smile – or put me so instantly in touch with a specific feeling – as this one.
[See the other photos]

Not surprisingly, the verdict is in: any holiday that allows you to put on your imagination, dress up as anything you like, and get candy merely by walking up to a house and asking is tops with Lily. She said, “I love Halloween, Dad!” And then went on to rate her top three:

1. Halloween
2. Easter
3. Christmas

While Jack often got into the wagon to ride between houses, Lily ran from door to door.

She sported her Little Red Riding Hood costume, Jack dressed as a Mickey Mouse Fire Fighter, and the girls were “Peas in a Pod”. Char donned a witch costume and I was a scarecrow. I’ll upload some photos soon.