Posted in foster care on November 24, 2011
What if you had nothing to be thankful for this holiday season? Truth be told, there are some children who merely exist this week. Sadly, they have little to nothing to be thankful for. They are away from their homes, family and routines. Even if the environment they come from is unsafe and unhealthy, it [...]
Posted in Life on August 19, 2011
Once upon a time there was a person who wanted to climb a mountain. It was a tall, treacherous mountain. Thousands before had climbed to the top. However, in recent years, some naysayers began discouraging climbers from the trek. To make it easier, one person came along and built a lift to the top. The [...]
Posted in Life on August 16, 2011
I haven’t always been inspirable. I don’t think I was really taught to be inspired easily. This was especially true when recognizing people with disabilities or differences that cause them to have to work harder to make it through life. I vividly remember going to the Houston Boat Show when I was in early elementary [...]
Posted in Life on August 15, 2011
Culture Some fans go too far with their obsessions. http://bit.ly/nqOS9f Tech Pickup lines from techies take LAME to a new level! http://bit.ly/qFyMfR Business Hot dogs can’t be that important. http://fxn.ws/qFQzGN Social Media Marketing If I couldn’t use social media at work, I might die! http://bit.ly/nYc2zH Foster Care Befriending a cockroach is [...]
Posted in Life on August 12, 2011
Art Mary Poppins is real! http://tnw.co/qcfxEe Culture Bert and Ernie are not gay according to Sesame Street. http://on.fb.me/n6hsnr Tech Whiteboards may not die like chalkboards. http://bit.ly/qdV2Bc Faith Even ducks teach us about God. http://bit.ly/nlm00p Social Media Marketing Coming up with content isn’t that difficult after all. http://bit.ly/qlVhpP Foster Care Wimpy excuses don’t cut it for [...]
Posted in Parenting on August 1, 2011
As I ponder the past, present and future of this blog, I am called back to my first post. WOW! These words (with a few MAJOR updates) in blue, reflect my beginning. Today, I anticipate the birth of my 4th son and find the words I wrote more than 4 years ago encouraging. I [...]
Posted in Faith, Foster Parenting on July 15, 2011
She leaned against my leg, begging in silence to be held and comforted. Her small dress was yellow, and she, like so many other children, was waiting. I noticed her as I walked by. I could have kept going, BUT something inside me told me to stop. When she first noticed me, she was shy. [...]
God has led me to places I never dreamed of. I am a Christian, Husband, Father, Foster Parent, Project Manager and Minister. Looking back, who would have thought? Here are a few thoughts and reflections from my life.
© 2011 Ryan Parsons
