Category Archives: Family

Things I Want To Remember

Memory is a weird thing. I have a great memory about certain things, like totally arcane information that I’ve committed to memory. Like the fact that Wally Joyner hit 34 home runs in 1987 for the California Angels. Pretty worthless, … Continue reading

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Why God Gave Us Hands

Last night we were eating at Cracker Barrel when Joshua suddenly convulsed into this raging coughing fit. For something like 15 or 20 seconds, he was hacking and wheezing and spewing spittle everywhere, all over his plate, our biscuits…everything. While … Continue reading

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Albums of the Decade #5: My Mother’s Hymn Book

Johnny Cash has always been the Bybee family bard. Some of my earliest memories are of the times my Dad would get out his guitar and play “Folsom Prison Blues” in our living room. My Dad was a huge Cash … Continue reading

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Naked and Cold

Last night over dinner, Joshua just out of the blue turns to Abby Kate and says, “Babies are born naked.” She looks at him, puzzled. He continues, “Yeah, they come out naked. That’s why they cry.” Her expression doesn’t change … Continue reading

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Another Abby Kate Funny

Yesterday my five-year old daughter said to me, “Daddy, I can’t wait for my wedding day!” I asked her, “Why is that?” “Because on your wedding day, you get a pretty, pretty ring.” I said, “I’ll bet you’ll also be … Continue reading

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Abby Kate Funnies

Abby Kate has been sick all day, so she’s been hanging out with me today. Prior to our doctor’s appointment this morning, she had me in stitches with some of the things she had to say. “Dad, I just wish … Continue reading

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On Turning 33

Last Monday I turned 33 years old. I had a great day spending time with family and dear friends. I think this is the moment that truly made my day, though.

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Jack Speak

Over the past few months, our little Jackson has become quite the big talker. But if you’re not around him very often, it might be difficult for you to interpret what he’s saying. So here’s a little glossary of sorts … Continue reading

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Before He Speaks

Yikes. Looks like I need to come up with a new sermon illustration for Sunday. And I soooooo wanted to tell everybody about Sunny’s latest run-in with the law. There goes that one. And for the record, she doesn’t snore.

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Until Dreams Come True

Today is the 22nd anniversary of my father’s death. I’ve written several tributes to him at my former blog and, honestly, I am finding it difficult to summon up the energy and inclination to write another one. But last night … Continue reading

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