VIDEO: A New Bike

For his birthday, we got Nathan a tricycle. So, we went up to the seminary and he rode it around the basketball court. Here’s a short video of it.

On Being a Dad

On Being a Dad

Three years ago tomorrow, Nathan arrived, and things haven’t been the same since. I’ve learned a lot about life, priorities, ministry, and God.

I can’t believe he’s 3! It’s crazy. I remember it like it was yesterday (Check out the video from his first day). It’s unbelievable how one person can change your life.

Plus, being a dad is a huge responsibility.

I just hope I can be a good role model and a great friend for him. But it’s a huge job.

Consequences for Children who Grow up without Dads:

  • 63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes–U.S. D.H.H.S., Bureau of the Census
  • 85% of all children that exhibit behavioral disorders come from fatherless homes–Center for Disease Control
  • 80% of rapists motivated with displaced anger come from fatherless homes–Criminal Justice and Behavior, Vol. 14, p. 403-26
  • 71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes–National Principals Association Report on the State of High Schools
  • 70% of juveniles in state operated institutions come from fatherless homes–U.S. Dept. of Justice
  • 85% of all youths sitting in prisons grew up in a fatherless home–Fulton County Georgia jail populations & Texas Dept. of Corrections

Being a dad is the most important job in the world. I just pray I can be a good dad for my little boy. He deserves it.

(Stats via Kurt)

Weather in Mexico City

Lately, it’s been pretty hot in Mexico City. The weather has reached over 30 degrees Centigrade (86 F) a lot lately. March is the hottest month, and it’s been hotter than usual this year. The federal government has issued warnings, reminding people to take precaution when going out for long periods of time.

We have a great way to beat the heat. We play in the sprinkler.