Four states, eight flights, five hotel rooms, and one pair of “emergency” underwear later, I came home with a full heart. Weddings, memorials, reunions—every stop reminded me that love is God’s favorite idea, and showing up is still the holiest thing we can do.
Tag: family
Enduring, Lingering Love
Today is my father’s birthday. He died five years ago. I used to get the notification on my phone—a reminder to call or send a note, tucked… Read more “Enduring, Lingering Love”
A Maid, a Butker, and a Lie.
Challenging Traditional Beliefs: A Catholic Kicker’s Candid Graduation Speech
Sure, Let’s Try It!
At West Point, new cadets are told they only have four possible responses: Yes Sir, No Sir, No excuse Sir and Sir I do not understand. When… Read more “Sure, Let’s Try It!”
The One Bible Verse Everyone Should Know
As a PRPK, (Perpetually Rebelling Pastor’s Kid), I go out of my way NOT to quote scripture or blast praise music from my sedan. I don’t go… Read more “The One Bible Verse Everyone Should Know”
Father-less Day
Father’s day feels different after your dad has died. Last year, I wrote about my father’s last week on earth in this post. There is nothing easy… Read more “Father-less Day”
The Last Gold and a Ten Year Old
Does everything happen for a reason? IS THERE MEANING TO THE EVENTS AND PEOPLE WE ENCOUNTER OR IS LIFE JUST A RANDOM SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES? Florida. January… Read more “The Last Gold and a Ten Year Old”
This is my Father’s World
“This is my Father’s world,And to my listening earsAll nature sings, and round me ringsThe music of the spheres.This is my Father’s world:I rest me in the… Read more “This is my Father’s World”
“…be thou at peace…”
Yesterday, at midnight, my father The Rev. Dr. Richard P. Camp, Jr., took his last breath on earth. A few years ago I asked him the meaning… Read more ““…be thou at peace…””
The Last hoorah
Yesterday was my father’s 84th birthday. Today is my parents 62nd wedding anniversary. This is the last celebration of both. They met senior year at Wheaton College… Read more “The Last hoorah”