Category Archives: Children

Family

Posted on December 30, 2012 by dwinger

Today, the Church celebrates the feast of The Holy Family. Teague and I had the opportunity to celebrate at St. Joseph Parish in Cerrillos, New Mexico. Today’s readings focus on the family and at times spoke to me deeply. They … Continue reading →

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Just Tagging Along

Posted on June 17, 2011 by dwinger

Yesterday, I was blessed greatly with birthday greetings from family and friends. I even got a couple of birthday calls that I didn’t expect. My biggest surprise was that Reid invited me to go to the movie with him and … Continue reading →

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Psalm 17

Posted on February 28, 2011 by dwinger

6 I call upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, O God; incline thy ear to me, hear my words. 7 Wondrously show thy steadfast love, O savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at thy right hand. … Continue reading →

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Psalm 16

Posted on February 24, 2011 by dwinger

7 I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. 8 I keep the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my … Continue reading →

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Psalm 13

Posted on February 14, 2011 by dwinger

1 How long, O LORD? Wilt thou forget me for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? 2 How long must I bear pain in my soul, and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How … Continue reading →

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Earliest Memories

Posted on December 16, 2010 by dwinger

All I know is that I was still wearing diapers to sleep in. Mom was putting my diaper on, and telling me that Darin and I would sleep in the car. I was in the back seat, and my little … Continue reading →

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I Think He Wanted to Fly

Posted on October 10, 2010 by dwinger

    When I answered the phone, I could barely understand Reid through his sobbing.  “Dad, Sheldon’s dead.” In an instant, we had all lost special person. Sheldon and Reid had been friends all of their childhood. Sheldon was one … Continue reading →

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Against the Wind

Posted on June 20, 2009 by dwinger

Irish Blessing  May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields, And, until we meet again, May God hold … Continue reading →

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Graduation

Posted on May 20, 2009 by dwinger

 Well, it’s that time of year. Classes are finishing. Speeches are given. Pictures are taken, and sighs of relief fill the air. The Winger household has been blessed by the joy of graduation this year. Ryan graduated from Texas Tech … Continue reading →

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Fun and Play with the Band

Posted on May 16, 2009 by dwinger

We are beginning the second full day of the band trip in Oklahoma City. Teague and I are helping sponsor about 32 teens on a fun filled band trip. I really enjoy getting to spend time with the kids. I … Continue reading →

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