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Losing my marbles

by David Wills  |  September 1, 2011  |  Category: Stories  |  Tags: children, family, kids

OK, those that know me are probably thinking this title reflects that I have just experienced a sudden flash of self-awareness. No such luck.

Here's the story: this past weekend was a life milestone for my family. My wife, Chris, and I took our oldest child, Jonathan (pictured below), off to college at Baylor University in Waco, TX.

But first, let me take you back in time ...

It was 2003, and I ... read full post  |  3 comments

The trip that changed our world

by David Wills  |  July 29, 2011  |  Category: Stories  |  Tags: children, family, kids

One of the most powerful things that we have experienced as a family are the trips we’ve taken to meet the underprivileged children that we support around the world.

Several years ago, I traveled to Africa with my son, Jonathan, to meet a boy named Antony. Our trip to meet Antony changed both our lives forever. As I watched the boys playing soccer together in the filthy slums of Kenya ... read full post  |  4 comments

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