Family and Friends
As we all celebrate the brilliance of our modern holiday season, a portion of the strength I pull from in this time of year comes from something deeper, more ancient. I am taken back to ...
The journey is never easy, but it is beyond rewarding. Friends, we were built for this. Built to love, to laugh, to weep, to shout, fo fall down, to get up, to hurt, to forgive, ...
When I think about everything I’ve learned since the birth of my daughter – and still have to learn – I’m humbled by it all. I’m humbled by the realization of what it means to ...
I was born and raised in a tiny island called Fiji. Now most people say “Wow you’re so lucky! It must have been paradise!”. And at most times it was. But what tourists don’t see ...
I always thought that the wide world does not go beyond the borders of our house’s walls which are on the brink of falling down; yet, I have been startled as i got out of ...
I did it. I have worn the honors of honors. I have graduated from the University of Virginia. I am thankful for all the experiences, and the culmination of my studies in this celebratory day. ...
Violence without intelligence, is survival. With intelligence, we are able to delineate what violence is needed, productive violence from senseless, unproductive, unethical violence. The dividing line for violence is debated, but evolving. The more emotionally ...
My son, Perry Edward Gilbreath, was born to my wife and I at 11:33 pm on February 28th, 2018 and its already been a week now since he was born! Seeing your baby come into ...
Alright then, I don’t know how to start this, but here is my story, First it was Monday, the 30th of October, I worked in the second shift that day, until 11 pm and at ...
In August of 1979 while I stroked Amber’s hair and lulled her to sleep, I discovered a small tumor that would transform our world. Since then, I have come to understand her “Life Task” on ...
