family
the family that plays together
You might not have noticed it, but the calendar tells me that it’s spring. Baseball is back, but it still looks and feels like hockey season outside my window. There were snow flurries today in Happy Valley. While I’d love to be outside playing catch, shooting hoops, or going for Read more
discipleship
find your balance…drumline
My brother was a booty-kickin’ drummer in high school–I’m pretty sure he can still throw it down if he needs to! So I’ve always had a thing for drumlines. While I’m rhythmically challenged, I certainly enjoy those who can get their hands and feet all moving in different directions with Read more
adoption
My new pastoral role
While this is less than ideal, it’s time to start getting the word out: I accepted a position as a pastor of a small church in Salem, MA. It’s an old-school, Puritan church, and although this will be a difficult transition for me and my family, we are genuinely excited Read more
adoption
the big top goes up & comes down
Sadie and Isaac got their first taste of Middle School drama over the past weekend. And unlike the Mean Girls scenario that you’ve got playing on a loop in your brain, this was the bestest kind of drama. Surrounded by a stellar cast, directed by a wonderful encourager of budding Read more
family
snow/ice day
We knew it was coming, and the call at 5:38am confirmed it. The freezing rain rendered the roads impassable for the big yellow school buses. I grew up in the sunny south (what’s up Warner Robins?) We only had one snow day in my entire 6th-12th grade run. Of course, Read more
family
i think i made it snow
It’s c-c-c-cold here in central PA, so I thought I’d try this experiment today: I think I made it snow in my backyard. Think is the operative word. I didn’t actually see the snow materialize. Since there’s no video (thankfully) here’s what happened: I boiled a lot of water–a LOT Read more
family
she’s going to hold you to that
That’s what the man who originally adopted Josie told us. We had just flipped through a year’s worth of life as Team Sublett, giving Josie a pictorial tour of how we spend our time. It was the first weekend we met Josie, and I wanted her to know what kind Read more
family
the greatest putt-putt shot of all time
Do you remember the last time you celebrated like this? I want to hang out with those guys. Better yet, I want to be one of those guys–the kind of friend who laughs wildly at your hilariousity, who cheers loudly your every win, who feels your victories–and your defeats–alongside you, Read more
adoption
so Santa was at the Corner Room
When you stop to think about it, it sort of makes sense that less than half of the juvenile members of Team Sublett have never been to sit on Santa’s lap, never whispered in the ear of the jolly old elf. Since most of them have only come to call Read more