Formula 1

As my dear brother Dave keeps pointing out, the 2009 Formula 1 season begins in 60 days. Amazing technology, fast cars, exotic venues. It's gonna be sweet. Vroom, Vroom!

Parenthood #1

Caleb is growing like crazy. And pooping like nobody's business. He's now almost 2 weeks old, and two days ago was 1/2 pound heavier than birth weight! (That's pretty good... normally babies lose up to 10% of their birth weight in the first week, and regain it by 2 weeks if breastfed, or 10 days if formula fed... Caleb's definitely above average!)

What a mystery to behold! A tiny human that is half me and half my wife, and all child of God. What a responsibility, what an adventure! I'm sure I'm about to be schooled in parenting in the days and weeks to come!

I've now delivered 8 babies in the past 2 weeks at work (obstetrics rotation). My total count is now 33 babies in the past 2 years. I can say with 100% certainty that my boy is the cutest, and my wife is a champion! She handled labor and pushed that boy out better than any other I've seen.

Caleb Micah!

How's this for cool?!? I'm a Dad! My son (still feels weird to say that) was born Jan 11 at 6:05pm and weighed 7lbs 1oz. He's the cutest guy around! Ashley did great and is feeling good. And so far, Caleb likes to sleep during the day and get his picture taken. So far so good! Thanks for your prayers.
Caleb = "Faithful"
Micah = "Who is like God?"

The passing of a great man...

A great believer and thinker passed away Friday. Richard John Neuhaus, a catholic priest, was the editor in chief of First Things (www.firstthings.com). I subscribe to the magazine and read their blog when I can. You should too. Fr Neuhaus' insights into current events were always timely, witty, challenging and biblical. He has written many books and essays, appeared on several TV interviews/documentaries, met with Martin Luther King Jr. and Pope John Paul II, shared his wisdom and insight with presidents, all while leading a catholic church in central New York. An amazing man, gone to be with our Lord.

For Chris

Hey. I'm back. Last attempt at blogging lasted 3 posts. So with the heckling encouragement of cousin Chris, I'll try again.
Here's a deep thought to start the year:
My wife and I are expecting a baby, any time now (due Jan 12). Over the past few months we've been doing lots to get ready for baby... reading books about parenting, learning about diapers, getting baby furniture and the baby room ready. Last week we spent $500 on baby stuff. I spent 3 hrs yesterday putting up shelves and blinds in baby's room. We have a baby pool where some family/friends have bids on when baby will come. Everyone's getting ready for baby... expecting baby to come, the advent of our baby...
So with all that said, and all this expectation for a new baby, what about Jesus? What are we doing for His expected coming? He's coming soon, are we ready? What are we doing to help others get ready?