Life Stories
Scheduling the American Dream
Daily Schedule: Wake, shower, and commute to work from the suburbs before the kids are even out of bed. Work on projects, field calls, and prepare presentations until I realize that the day is over and my wife is calling me about what time to have dinner on the table. Pull in the driveway a little after … Continue reading »
I Am Who I Am
Every Father’s day is becoming sweeter and sweeter to me. My growing appreciation for the opportunity to set aside 24 hours in honor of Father’s transcends multiple levels of my life. My Heavenly FatherI love that Father’s day always fall on a Sunday. Is there a sweeter way to celebrate, than in worshiping the Father … Continue reading »
Slow Down…
“…But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.” ~ James 1:19-20 The Lord has really brought strong conviction into my life recently (thanks Pastor Todd). I’ve been told that, ever since I was young, I’ve had to … Continue reading »
Isabel Hope & Elliana Faith
I’m at a loss of words for where to start this blog post, so I started it with a picture. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of events in our home. I am in awe of God for his protection and provision for our family (which started 4 years ago today – Happy … Continue reading »
Who Can Resist 23 Delicious Flavors?
For the last 11 weeks, I have been serving as “part-time” administrative assistant, since our office’s administrative assistant has been on maternity leave (only one week to go). Since our office is rather small (6 people), they thought we could just get by without hiring a temp and that I could take care of most … Continue reading »
Four Things…
Four Things… I was tagged by my wife, so I suppose I’m obligated to do this…. Four jobs I’ve had:1. Investment Banking Analyst2. Youth Pastor3. Credit Analyst Intern4. Crop Scout Four movies I’ve seen more than once:1. Band of Brothers2. Gladiator3. The Green Mile4. The Miracle Four TV shows I watch:1. St. Louis Cardinal Baseball2. … Continue reading »
God Alone Sustains
It’s been a while since I have had some time to blog. The last few weeks have been pretty hectic in the Squires household. Not only did my wife and I experience the pain of a miscarriage, but we also took on a home improvement project that has consumed all of our time and sleep … Continue reading »
Words are sometimes difficult to find
During the past week, my wife and I have lost a part of our family. My wife should’ve been starting the second trimester of this pregnancy, instead we are faced with the loss of a child. A child we will never hold or hear from. A child who will never cry and wake us up … Continue reading »
Dr. Pepper… how do I love thee
I have always loved the taste of Dr. Pepper. It was always nice to pop open a cold one after a hot & humid summer night of a high school baseball game. Throughout my high school years, it was loosely my favorite beverage, but I think in college is where it became my drink of … Continue reading »
What’s up with the weather?
With the recent flooding and destructive tornados in Central & Eastern Iowa, I thought it would be an appropriate topic for a post. I have always been fascinated by the weather… …I remember as a young child standing at the front door of my family’s old farm house with my Dad watching the storms roll … Continue reading »