This is your family

My four days in the hospital taught me quite a lot about being laid up. My attitude toward visiting people in the hospital had always been one that ranged from wondering if I should go, to downright reluctance. I’d consider going, and then wonder if a visit from me would be welcome, if the person … READ MORE…

Closing the Circle

Pat at the Tatoo Sometimes in life something happens to us in such a miraculous way that it simply has to be shared. And thus it is that I’m writing this article to share with my St. Paul’s Family. I recently took a trip to Scotland. I was able to check something off my “Bucket … READ MORE…

The fierce love of a parent

Hello Parents The story of the release of [Israeli soldier] Gilad Shalit to his family left me thinking of how much it is a part of being human to want your children safe, happy and nearby. Every parent in the whole world could relate to that feeling, that need, of this young man’s parents to … READ MORE…

We’re back!

On October 2, 2004 Jessica and I were happily married at St. Paul’s Cathedral by our friend Scott Richardson. We began to attend St. Paul’s regularly for a good while after that – drawn in by the inclusive warmth of a group of believers that not only professed to welcome you no matter where you … READ MORE…

Remembering My Mom

In case you didn’t know, we just celebrated National Wear Red Day, a day set aside to help raise awareness of heart disease in women…and honor those who’ve lost the battle against it. The figures are pretty staggering and I thought I’d take a minute to share a few of them: Heart disease is the … READ MORE…