Keep It Simple

I recently came across an article about a 99 year old surgeon's thoughts on life. He had been a pioneer in the field of heart transplants and coronary reconstruction. In his world, where knowledge is king and ego is ever present, he showed his passion for getting to the "heart" of the matter...

"People often use words in a loose way that covers over what they're talking about. I like to choose words that get to the basics."

So...on behalf of Dr. DeBakey...I'm going to keep to the basics. Let your yes be yes and your no be no.

Birth Days

I can't pass up the opportunity to brag on my two beautiful children. Today, four years ago, our little 'Rosebud' was born. Madeline Rose Gale is a tower of beauty and, according to her grandmother's prayer, will become a hand-maden of the Lord. She has her mother's passion, beauty and smile and my organization (even in the messes). She is becoming all that we prayed for...a girl who plays, prays and loves her family. We know the Lord has big plans for her life and look forward to the woman she will become.


Last month, our little man turned two. Noah Andrew Gale has brough endless energy to our lives...never a dull moment in our home. He is a man of obedience and strengh (sometimes the strength overcomes the obedience). We believe great things for his life. He has his mother's tenderness and my quiet strength. His future is wide open and he can become whatever his heart desires.


I pray the Lord will keep and protect my children always. I pray they follow Him all the days of their lives and never forget the God of their father and mother. May they have courage to act and patience to wait on the Lord. My children...you are loved!