I hope you enjoy this snapshot of a regular Eason Clan morning, with a bit of narrative on my part. “Dad, dad! Look out the window! There are footprints in the snow.” Benaiah said excitedly. I glanced up from my devotional book to see Benaiah’s face pressed against our significantly stained living room window. Yes … Continue reading The Mysterious Footprints
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A New Day Will Come- Strength In The Midst Of The Storm
Some days I wonder, “Am I stuck in some continuous cycle of a downward spiral?” It seems like after one problem is fixed, another takes it’s place. Do you ever feel like that? Man, I sure do sometimes. When it rains it pours. Rinse. Repeat. Rinse. Repeat. Even in the midst of the chaos and … Continue reading A New Day Will Come- Strength In The Midst Of The Storm
The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 3
Mother Hen- Ava daughter of Christian “DIS! DIS! Mmhmmm...Mmhmm. Was dis?!” So begins another routine stair sweep by Ava, aka “Mother Hen”. As we ascend the stairs leading to the her bedroom with her fellow twin Isaac, she combs the stairs a step at a time picking up small specks of dust and debris with … Continue reading The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 3
The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 1
The names above reflect, in order, the traits my children possess. My wife and I are so blessed to have four children. The differences in their personalities are so unique and at times challenging. I wouldn’t have them any other way. Thankfully we are not all the same, because who on earth would want an … Continue reading The Four Kindred: The Leader, The Protector, Mother Hen and The Opportunist- Part 1
Stair Falling, Snow and Booger Twins
(Left: My stairs. Right: Ava and Myself. Yes I cleaned her nose, however more came during picture taking.) I am staring at Ava and Isaac, my twin, offering me sympathy marshmallows and ABC, “Already Been Chewed” peanuts from their snack cups. Thoughtful, but I’ll pass. Reason for their offering, Daddy is lying on the couch … Continue reading Stair Falling, Snow and Booger Twins
“What did you say?” Conversation breakdown…
Have you ever spoke to someone on the phone and thought to yourself, “I have no idea what they just said. What should I say?” My friend, you’re faced with two options: play dumb and pretend you heard them, hoping the rest of the conversation is not about what you didn’t hear; or be honest … Continue reading “What did you say?” Conversation breakdown…
Imaginary Stickers and Spinning Planes
“Time flys.” How many times have you heard or used that expression? I know I have used it many times, usually when I feel like my four days off from work have went by to quick. Lately it’s when I stare at my oldest son, Benaiah, and picture him in my arms as a baby … Continue reading Imaginary Stickers and Spinning Planes
Going where no Father has gone before…
10:30 am As I sit here in my green high back chair in my living room, I am surrounded by various sounds. I hear to my left an out of tune piano played by my three year old daughter, Railene. She is mashing the keys to the tune Waymaker by Leeland, playing through Alexa on … Continue reading Going where no Father has gone before…
The Eason Clan-The Beginning
From left to right: Isaac, Christian(myself), Benaiah, Melissa, Railene, Ava Where did the title "Eason Clan" come from? Was it my ancestors ploughing fields in Leeds, England or was it my fourth great- grandfather Hugh Eason? Born in England in 1788, he set sail with the hope for a better life in a rich fishing … Continue reading The Eason Clan-The Beginning
The Eason Clan 