Making Waves Blog 

2021 is already fading into the mist of remembrance, conjuring the same mixed emotions as the years that preceded it. As the highlight reel flickers...

This past year I spent a lot of time getting to know my grandfather, James William McAfee. The first several months of the year were spent studying...

Last week, Kim was fortunate enough to be included in the early rollout of COVID vaccinations. She got the first of two injections on a Friday and...

I want a Reset for 2021 in a big way. My fantasies of finding a happy path through the new year have already taken a beating. Before the first week...

At our house, we don't set New Year's Resolutions. Does anyone enjoy making lists of chores you didn't want to do last year but begrudgingly...

Every year, I try to pause and reflect on the year we are leaving behind. The goal is to say goodbye to the ones who left us, let go of the burdens...

Last week, Erin and Josh moved out of the one-bedroom apartment they had been in since their wedding. As newlyweds should, they spent most of the...

I am a Facebook guy. I enjoy a comfy chair and spending time scrolling through screen after screen looking for things that capture my attention. It...

This past week, one of the kids got sick. Over the next day or two, all of us had a touch of whatever bug it was. The low-grade fever, headaches,...

After our wedding ceremony and brief reception, Kim and I left the church with all the typical birdseed-throwing and fanfare. Most of the car...