tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31416052010-01-01T16:38:38.091-05:00Updates from the world of Bert, Meg and Emily Anne.Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comBlogger529125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-91664605112640808912010-01-01T10:30:00.000-05:002010-01-01T10:31:34.840-05:00

A New Year - What Changes?Besides the calendar, what is changing today? Many (including myself) are making new resolutions. Are these decisions different from last year? If not, what is changing on how these decisions are implemented?I ask because it seems that there are many arbitrary lines of demarcation like a new year. I can get cynical about the ritual, having looked back at prior years and

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Dreifuss Family 2009 Christmas LetterGreetings! We hope this season is providing you and your family the opportunity to pause and reflect. Here's what 2009 brought to the Dreifuss clan … A new chapter in Logan’s growth and healthWe have been blessed to be near the UNC Children’s Hospital and to have a wonderful GI, allergy and endocrine specialists who are helping us figure out his growth and

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Christmas Letter Coming SoonWe apologize for the delay. Check back in a few more days for the Dreifuss family Christmas letter.

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Not My SonAfter walking into Sears on Friday night, we ran into a family we know from church. They have a 3-year-old boy. Instantly, my 4-year-old daughter and 2yo son began to treat the Ladies' Intimates section as their personal playground. After several attempts to corral them, I finally called an end to it. I lifted my boy and called my little girl to come along to our appointed task.As

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Welcome to the SilencesourceHi. Welcome To The Silence. Life Is So Loud Sometimes And Just Being Still Even For A Few Minutes Can Powerfully Rearrange Everything That’s Assaulting Our Minds And Our Hearts. Especially When God Is In View. After All He’s The One Who Said Be Still And Know That I Am God.So We’ve Turned The Volume Down As We Start What We Hope Will Be A Beautiful And Raucous Night In

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Knock, KnockWho's there?BenBen who?Ben way too long since I updated this site.When life slows down (ha), maybe I'll post some more.In the meantime, here's a great blog:Of First Importance

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Same Old Fight, New PerspectiveI still find it a wonder when I read something that has direct application to what is going on in my life. I "happened" upon this article today, which I find extremely encouraging and helpful for my early morning fight.Early Morning Spiritual Battles from Sovereign Grace Ministries

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Random Silliness

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Still HereWe haven't abandoned this website. I have this goal of redesigning and starting to post again. I hope to have the opportunity over the holidays.Merry Christmas everyone!

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Goodbye to a Fightin' Irish SaintLast Wednesday, our beloved grandfather, "Bop" passed away. Here is the obituary that ran in the San Antonio paper.Colonel Francis McGrath, U.S. Army retired, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at the age of 87. He was born October 10, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and a sister. He is survived by his wife of

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A New BlessingCongratulations to our friends Todd and Paula on the birth of their first child - Amelia!She was born on Monday, July 9th and weighed in at 8 lbs, 11 oz.We rejoice with you! What a beautiful addition to a great family.

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Hokie Nation

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Blacksburg, We Weep with YouLouie Giglio has some powerful and encouraging words in this time of grief:Heavy Hearted, Yet Not Without Hope

Berthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549760897866213757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141605.post-17260467143155638782007-04-17T16:27:00.000-04:002007-04-20T10:43:10.907-04:00

Biblical Responses to the Va. Tech TragedyAn event like the one yesterday in Blacksburg tends to leave me speechless. For a time, this is good. But ultimately, Christians should not be silent about such events.The folks at Desiring God have an excellent primer on the topic:What to Say about Virginia TechWhat's at the Heart of the Murders?

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Ouch!A sobering collection of quips for the Christian:Cake and Television

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Family Update(from Meg)Here's a quick update ...Praise God the weather has improved! It's supposed to be in the 60's all this week. It is a welcome answered prayer, because I thought that I was going to go crazy if it was in the 30's for another week. How do people up North do it?In the past few days, let me tell you of the little things that have "filled our cup" ...a friend coming over to watch

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Something UsefulEvery now and again you'll find something right here on DDO that makes you grateful you stopped by. Today is one of those days.Hate those labyrinthine phonemail trees when you call the service number for your bank or utility company? Deal with them no more for the hundreds of companies listed:http://gethuman.com/us/You're welcome. :)

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Happy HighwayIsn't it strange what one gets excited about as they grow older? Meg and I are pumped about this:New Section Of I-540 Slated to Open Next Week

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Merry Christmasfrom the Dreifuss Family

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University of Houston Football wins Title!My alma mater just won its second Conference USA Football championship. Read the article.

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John Piper on Depravity

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Thinking and WritingI just authored a new post over at the Thinking Christians Blog about how the tongue indicates what is in the heart. Check it out!

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YADHTRIBIt's my Backwards Birthday! So, don't give me any presents - unless you wouldn't normally give me presents on my birthday. In that case, bring 'em on.Speaking of this, my wife has a good saying that helps us with our weight loss (more on that later): "It's not my Birthday." So, when we're tempted to get that 1,000 calorie dessert at Carrabba's or get a craving for some Cheesecake

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Fall = Football!Football season is here and I couldn't be happier (well, unless Noles games were televised on regular TV). Since we don't have cable, I went to Champps restaurant last night to watch the big game on ESPN. It was a nail-biter, but the Noles proved victorious!I can't say I'm completely happy with their performance, however. They need to step up the running game and reduce the

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One of Many Milestones

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