by Josh Rodriguez | Oct 18, 2016 | Asking Why?, God's Blessings, hard times
Sometimes it is easier to ask, “Why?” It is less confusing to ponder the unknown. There seems to be less pain in wondering what could have been. It’s much easier to sift through hypotheticals than to face the gritty, soul-shattering truth of reality....
by Josh Rodriguez | Jun 19, 2016 | Family, Fatherhood, new dad
Back in 2009, I started my first blog as a commemoration of leaving my 20s and moving into the “dreaded” 30’s. It was a pretty big deal for me at the time. I was no longer “young”, I thought. Approaching the threshold of middle aged was...
by Josh Rodriguez | Aug 15, 2015 | Fatherhood
Their facial expressions tell the whole story. Their first reaction will range anywhere between subtle surprise to absolute horror. “You have how many children?!!?!” Once the initial shock subsides, their face gently slides to relief. But only for a moment...