Today we celebrate the birth of the last Dryden child of our marital union – Zoë Anya-Cheryse Dryden. As a deep kinda guy, I attach great significance to the lives of each of my daughters. Their births hold a lot of importance for me due to contextual factors such as the state of my relationship […]
Read More Zoë 3 TodayThis is Deborah Dryden. This is the firstborn offspring of the marital union of Authrine Dryden and myself. Today she celebrates her 8th birthday. Of course 8 is not one of the big birthdays. 1 is a big one. 3 is a big one. 5 is a big one, 7 is a big one, 10 […]
Read More Deborah at EightNo one knows how long they will live. The invincibility of youth is only pierced by the occasional reminders of mortality when the peers are cut off in their prime. Other than that it is a time for planning and achieving and being everything great without a hint that will ever end. But it will […]
Read More Reaching Half-WayThis entry is simple. Yesterday was my brother David’s birthday. My parents only gave me one brother. My heavenly Father gave me some others who are brilliant men. Yet David remains my number one brother, and number one man. God bless Him. For His Name’s Sake Shalom dmcd
Read More For My First BrotherRemind me to tell you of the remarkable story of my wife, her son and my surname. Fascinating stuff, and it’s a true story too. In the meantime all you need to know is that my beloved wife has an equally precious and highly valued son. Indeed to date he is the only son from […]
Read More Appreciating Family In Ever Changing TimesWhen you read the title, you might be forgiven in thinking that my sister has passed away. Thankfully that is not the case. I am just a big fan in paying tribute to the people who have made a great impact in my life, while they are still alive to read it. Oh and of […]
Read More My Tribute to Ruth Dryden: A Model of ConsistencyAn ‘open letter’ to my Dad. Dear Dad: Hope you and Mum are well in your crib there in Jamaica. On this yet another birthday that God has spared your life to see, I just want to thank God for all His blessings in allowing you to stay in the land of the living so […]
Read More For My DadToday my beloved wife celebrates her birthday. Now today is not about looking at my marriage and how well that’s gone so far. It’s not the day also to be hailing the qualities of my beloved as a mother – there are plenty of opportunities to do that over the days, weeks and months that […]
Read More Another Thing I Love About My Wife …Time waits for no man (OK other than Joshua, but that was a one off. Alright, so Hezekiah got a bligh as well … but in general it waits for no man). No sooner am I getting over the introduction to responsible adulthood than I’m inducted in the enjoyment of marital bliss. No sooner am […]
Read More Deborah Dryden – Seven Years Old TodayAs the minutes pass and the day fades away so ends the most significant day in my own calendar. My wedding anniversary is important, the day of my baptism is also special. The birthdays of my loved ones are crucial parts of my diary. Yet there’s a thrill at the thought of a day like […]
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