Category Archives: Family

The Status of a Father

Posted on Aug 31, 2010 by James Krill

8:30pm – After lying with Amalea for “five minutes” to calm her fears about anything emerging from beneath her bed, I’m now standing over Maya’s crib, hunched onto the side and end frame with my hand pressed firmly, but not … Continue reading →

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Vacation

Posted on Aug 17, 2010 by James Krill

When Robin and I went on our honeymoon, we went to Vail, Colorado on an all inclusive trip.  We went out every night, and a few times we went to REALLY nice restaurants.  So nice that there was a dress … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on “Bend, Oregon”

Posted on Jun 21, 2010 by James Krill

This last weekend the girls and I took a trip down south-east to Bend, Oregon, to visit some friends.  Bend is a mid-sized, artsy, touristy town, smack in the middle of Oregon.  There’s a really awesome river that runs through … Continue reading →

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It Is Well

Posted on May 27, 2010 by James Krill

WORDS BY: Horatio G. Spafford, 1873. When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. It is … Continue reading →

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Sometimes all we need is a hug

Posted on May 17, 2010 by James Krill

When there is chaos, too often we lose control and allow others hurt to hurt us and we join in the chaotic discord. I got home today from work and the girls were just getting ready to go down for … Continue reading →

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A Bleary-Eyed Christmas

Posted on Dec 22, 2009 by James Krill

I’m currently staring, bleary-eyed into the lights on the Christmas tree, letting my eyes relax until each light becomes a brilliant, pulsing, star-burst.  It’s late… again.  The last three nights I’ve worked late into the night, trying to finish a … Continue reading →

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My Grandma, Dorothy

Posted on Nov 30, 2009 by James Krill

I just took a trip down a memory lane I have no memories of. My grandma on my dad’s side is turning 90 in February, so I am putting together a special slideshow for her. I just received a bunch … Continue reading →

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Little Maya

Posted on Nov 9, 2009 by James Krill

This afternoon, Robin took Amalea with her to deliver food to some friends, and I stayed home with Maya.  I haven’t spent a ton of time with Maya, so it is nice to be able to have some one on … Continue reading →

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Daddy

Posted on Nov 5, 2009 by James Krill

Being a father is the best job in the world.  And I don’t just mean being the financial supporter of children you have fathered, but I mean putting your heart and soul into every second you have together and allowing … Continue reading →

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Counsel

Posted on Oct 24, 2009 by James Krill

Robin and I have been going to marriage counseling for the past fours weeks.  Well, we started the first two weeks going together, for couples counseling, and then the last two weeks we have gone individually.  Our counselor decided it … Continue reading →

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