Bryanspeak

The little shepherd boy with his angel of a sister. Bryan's first Christmas Eve on this earth was spent in the choir loft of church, cuddled up in the pews of the soprano section - held in place while the anthems were sung. My singing friends made sure to position themselves so that seven-month-old Bryan…

Christmas is one of Bryan's absolute favorite times of year! From a little boy, this day and all of its meaning holds so much significance for him. He also enjoys all of the prep - making candy and cookies, wrapping gifts, singing carols and searching for a Christmas tree in the fields. It was on…

Creating Christmas Candy "It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 25:35). Each Christmas Bryan loves to make a candy treat to share with family and coworkers. We've dabbled in multiple fudge flavors, tried numerous forms of candy and cookies and decided this year to go with "easy". His list of recipients seems…

Caring for one another! As we traveled out the Pennsylvania Turnpike last week to celebrate Thanksgiving with Grandma, Uncle Brad and Aunt Laura in Johnstown, Bryan kept up a running stream of conversation going for the first leg of our lengthy trip. At first, I tuned out, just wanting to chill and have some quiet…

Mr. Pilgrim Bryan - ready to tuck into Grandma's Thanksgiving Feast. Thanksgiving is one of Bryan's favorite holidays, next to Christmas. Eating delicious food is high on his list. Eating mass quantities of food is, as Bryan would say, "Even MORE better"! Thanksgiving is the perfect storm. Last year was an exception to the rule…

Bryan's dining room table. Bryan has always been a study in contrasts. When he was little, he couldn't decide if he wanted to be a devil or an angel for Halloween. A soldier or a clown. I recently dropped him off to his apartment after a doctor's appointment to find a messy, but telling display…

Bryan lovin' life at the World War II weekend in Reading. Bryan has always had a healthy respect for all those in military service. He knows that his Grandfather Johnson served as an Army Chaplain and that his Grandad Gordon (whom he never met) was a Navy Lieutenant, both serving in World War II. When…

Bryan is our biggest "clapper and cheerer" - here seen with Mom, Dad, Grandmother and "Sis" after a concert. By now, as a blog reader, you know that Bryan loves music and enjoys singing himself. Perhaps that is because he comes from a musical family. Ever since he was a tike, Bryan was always by…

Just clowning around. Ever since he was able to walk, Bryan has loved Halloween. Oh, it could have been the mountains of candy he would score going around the neighborhood with Dad. He and his sister would always return home and compare "candy notes", trading back and forth until their stash would be comprised of…

Dr. Bryan helps his teddy bear feel better. "If you have your health, you have everything", as the saying goes. Mahatma Gandi is quoted as saying: "It is health that is the real wealth, and not pieces of gold and silver." Last week I blogged about Bryan's financial woes. When put in "Gandian" perspective, this…