My wife found this and it really got me thinking. Please read this:
A family is a deeply rooted tree with branches of different strengths, all receiving nourishment from an infinite source. A family is where character is formed, values are learned, ethics are created and
society is preserved. A family is where all members contribute, share, [...]
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Have you heard the phrase, Life gets in the way of life? Well it has happened to me and I am very late in getting this post up.
About two weeks ago, my sister hosted a benefit for our family. It was just fantastic!! It was held in my hometown of Sharon, PA. It was so [...]
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Well, the Griswolds, I mean Tarapchaks, are back from vacation!! Let’s see, what comes to mind. Ah, yes, National Lampoon’s Vacation Part II. Yes, it was an eventful vacation. Let me give you a daily highlight list:
Day 1: We were not in Florida for two hours and I tangled the rental mini van up with a [...]
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Well, we are vacationing early this year, due to my scheduled surgery in mid June. We usually head off to Myrtle Beach, but we are heading to Florida this year. In preparing for our trip, I thought that I would check online for some travel tips and how to prepare a good travel [...]
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This is my Cinderella…
She is one big reason that I am refusing to lose! I will see her go to prom. I will walk her down the aisle when she gets married. I will dance with MY Cinderella. To understand where I am coming from on this one, I will let [...]
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Are you a good father?
You know you are a good father when:
• When you help your kids with their schoolwork
• When you take an interest in their hobbies
• When you show affection to your wife in front of them
• When you advocate that they speak to you and each other respectfully
• When [...]
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Warning: Straight talk ahead…
Today is Wednesday, January 23, 2008. So what you say? Today is a significant day for me. Six month ago today, I was officially diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. So, is today really significant? I do not want to celebrate, because then I am celebrating [...]
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As I reflect on this past year, I realize that God is in total control (and not me, as I would like to think). It has been an interesting year for the Tarapchak family. It started with Stef being in the hospital with a bad case of pneumonia for a few days. [...]
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Well, after a full day of partying (both birthday and Christmas), and battling a downed internet, I can finally post a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my wife!!
She turned ___ today. Yep, I am a smart man and know that I would prefer sleeping in my bed vs. the couch for a week.
I don’t know [...]
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Hey, Dads, you gotta check this out. Big props to my buddy, Aaron, who is leading the charge for us. See his original announcement here. Here is what else Aaron had to say about All Pro Dad:
“For those that are not familiar with All Pro Dad, it is an organization started by [...]
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