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?

Encouraging words...

Woohoo!!! Comments! I like comments! Keep 'em coming!! In the meantime, here's some cool verses that I came across in my readings this week. Enjoy!

"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you... And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws... you will be my people and I will be your God." -- Ezekiel 36: 26, 27, 28

"Be strong... and work. For I am with you, declares the LORD Almighty... my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear." -- Haggai 2: 4, 5

And the name of the city from that time on will be:
THE LORD IS THERE
-- Ezekiel 48:35



Goodnight, folks... Godnight! May you see glimpses of Him this week. Keep your eyes open,
luke.

Pretty Flowers

Ha! After several weeks of trying to post a picture or two, I think I figured it out!... and all that was different was a little picture icon in the 'create post' page. So folks, that's why I'm not a computer tech guy.
Anyways, these pics were taken in August... flowers around my house.
So, seeing as there's an anatomy bellringer tomorrow morn, I better split. Just be glad I posted flowers and not study pictures!!!
aDIOS!
Luke.

Oh man!

I can't believe I'm starting a blog. Do I have time for this? Maybe... maybe not. At the very least I guess it can be somewhere to post thoughts and ideas. Let's just hope it doesn't become a crazy consuming thing.
So it's the beginning of another school year. Two weeks in and still so much to do just to set up so I'm ready to start! yikes. And here I am posting a message - not exactly on the to do list. Oh well.
Here's some food for thought... a "verse of the week", if you will:

I remember my affliction and my wandering,
the bitterness and the gall.
I well remember them,
and my soul is downcast within me.
Yet this I call to mind
and therefore I have hope:
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed,
for His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is Your faithfulness.
I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion;
therefore I will wait for Him."

The LORD is good to those whose hope is in Him,
to the one who seeks him;
it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the LORD.
It is good for a man to bear the yoke
while he is young.

Let him sit alone in silence,
for the LORD has laid it on him.

-- Lamentations 3:19-28

Alright. Peace to you.
L.