It’s right to be grateful for another chance. You might have messed something up or missed an opportunity, so it’s good when another chance comes around to take what had been missed or messed. Zoë was not that kind of opportunity. Zoë was an expression of something greater for me and greater for us as […]
Read More Zoë Dryden – 10 Years OnSummer had already peaked and its decline was evident. Hints of Autumn lurked without ever intruding the last stand of the sunny days. I am not the world’s greatest fan of the summer sun and in those times where it is not as prevalent as it has been, I take hope of the impending season. […]
Read More Zoë Dryden: Remembering New LifeOn Saturday 10th April 2010, Authrine, Deborah, Abigail and I welcomed the final birth member of the family – Zoë Anya Cheryse Dryden. For Authrine and I all of our children (Hey yo Kevaughn!) are precious. Vitality, uniqueness, brilliance and wonder are a few words that begin to explain why they are all beyond value […]
Read More Why Zoë Dryden MattersZoë is six years old. At this age she showed me she is capable of keeping a conversation where we exchanged things for which we are thankful to God. This lasted the duration of a 25 minute walk. If you’re aware of what is said in the space of a minute it makes what Zoë […]
Read More Thank God for a Daughter Who Knows How to Thank GodGod owns everything. Heaven, earth, everything in it – they’re His. He made them. They have His imprint in it all. Of all that He has created in this vast universe, on this planet, He deems it fit to directly engage with a particular species known as human. He creates us in His image and […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – ZoëToday 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 TodayThere was a time when I hardly mentioned my family life. It appears as though every other post has to mention someone in the Dryden Household. Ho hum. I cannot quite put my finger on it, but with the development of Zoë Dryden – our third daughter – who has only recently turned 2 years […]
Read More All DoneChildren are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. (Psalm 127:3-5a) Fatherhood eh. I have one good friend who is close to becoming a Dad, another who has had the privilege for a few months, […]
Read More Another Thing About Being DadDublin, Ireland. Quaint city. It was the first time that any member of my family had touched foot in Ireland. It was a pleasant experience for the girls who especially loved St. Stephen’s Park. They loved the swans, they loved the waterfalls, they loved the greenery, they loved the statues – they loved the park […]
Read More Dublin Gets DrydenisedSo as you know it was me birthday the other day and what a wonderful time it was too. Of course, because of the huge personality I am, not all the presents and goodies could be received on that day and one of the big deals that me loving family put together was a chance […]
Read More Having A Feast Of Fun
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