Category Archives: Family

So Long, Albert

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Jason

Yesterday, shockwave. Albert Pujols, erstwhile first baseman and “face of the franchise” for my beloved Cardinals, came to terms on a 10-year, $250+ million contract with the California Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. In St. Louis, where baseball is king, … Continue reading →

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Diamond Rat

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jason

This picture says it all. “And the dirty uniform award goes to…Joshua Bybee!”

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A Way of Life

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Jason

I don’t know how you feel about the providence of God. As for me, I’m convinced. When I was 18 years old, I was the epitome of the angry young man. My Mother had just died and I began to … Continue reading →

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Photo Contest

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jason

A few months back, my in-laws took a trip out west to Yellowstone. While they were there, my father-in-law snapped some pretty amazing pictures. He’s entered one in a photo contest sponsored by The Tennessean. If you have a minute … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 15

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Jason

It’s been a few months since I’ve made one of these posts. Here are a few of the things that I want to remember about where my children are right now: The other morning in church, we sang “Step By … Continue reading →

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For Tara

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jason

The prophet Isaiah spoke of one who was “acquainted with grief.” Unfortunately, for some grief is less a mere acquaintance and more an unwelcome associate, an unbidden sojourner that can’t be shaken. My sister Tara is one such individual. Our … Continue reading →

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The Sons of Greatness

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Jason

In Ken Burns’ fabulous documentary Baseball, there’s an anecdote about Willie “Pops” Stargell. In 1971, Stargell’s Pirates won the World Series in 7 games, defeating the defending-champion Baltimore Orioles. Stargell, an eventual Hall of Famer, had a particularly brutal series … Continue reading →

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Four

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Jason

Four years ago, Jackson Cash Bybee entered the world, full of spit and vigor and a head full of dark hair. Although the dark hair didn’t last, the spit and vigor took. It’s amazing what all you tend to forget, … Continue reading →

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For the Love of the Game

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Jason
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The Theology of Bird Poop

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Jason

Tonight I was out on the back deck watering our plants and Jackson, our 3 year old, joined me. Jackson wanted to drive around his little “Cozy Coupe” car while I worked. I had my back turned to him while … Continue reading →

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