Category Archives: Family

Welcome to the Blogsphere!

After much deliberation and with great trepidation, Sunny Bybee has joined the blogsphere. Her blog, Double Stuf, is her online reflection as a mother of twins. You should check out her ruminations on things at the Bybee household. I’m sure … Continue reading

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Why I Love My Wife: Reason #183

So Sunny and the kids left today to head back home. They’ve been here at Lipscomb with me since last Friday. Temperatures in Nashville have been sweltering this week. Mid to upper 90’s with severe humidity. She and the kids … Continue reading

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Another Man, Number Three

Richard Beard, my brother-in-law My sister, Tara (my elder sibling by 10 years), began dating Richard when I was pretty young. I honestly can’t remember a time when Richard wasn’t around. I was probably a bit of a nuisance to … Continue reading

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Another Man, Number Four

4. William Bybee, my grandfatherMy grandfather is one of the most encouraging people I’ve ever known. I don’t think I’ve ever met a more gentle, loving man in all my life. We’re not sure how old he is (his birth … Continue reading

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For Sunny

Sunny, Today we celebrate your life. 28 years ago today, you entered the world as a bundle of warmth and joy. I guess some things never change. I hear your parents talk about your childhood and I smile. I smile … Continue reading

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A Prayer Request

My sister, Tara, sent this email to some of her friends and family. I share it with you all in the hopes that you might offer a prayer on her behalf. Hello Friends It seems somewhat selfish to send this … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day: For Mom

When I was 15 years old, my mother and I signed up to work the nursery at church on Sunday mornings during the summer. It was a job she and I had done together several times. She enjoyed it more … Continue reading

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The Thought Counts…But What About The Gift?

The past few years, I’ve really missed the mark on Sunny’s birthdays. Actually, that’s an understatement. The blunders I’ve committed on her past two birthdays have been of epic proportions. Allow me to explain. Historically, I’ve not done that poorly. … Continue reading

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From the Left Coast

Well, the Bybee family arrived in sunny California virtually unscathed. Thanks to a benevolent American Airlines employee, our family had the entire 28th row of our airplane to ourselves. Joshua was enthralled by the takeoff and landing; Abby Kate showed … Continue reading

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CAL-I-FORN-I-A

Although I doubt this post will garner 41 comments, I wanted to let everyone know I’ll be taking a break from blogging this week. Tomorrow, Sunny and I will pack up the kids, Beverly Hillbillies style, and head off to … Continue reading

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