Thursday, March 25, 2010

A Fathers Love

This past Wednesday evening I became a daddy for the very first time, Finn Rocket Slater was born at 6:12pm weighing in @ 7 pounds 15 ounces. Many reading probably have children of their own but just for the record if you’re thinking that I’d write about anything else 36 hours after Finn’s birth, you’re mistaken.

Holly and I decided as we found out that we were pregnant that we weren’t going to find out what we were having. We had numerous opportunities to find out and most ultra sounds began with me telling the tech or Dr, “we’re not finding out what we’re having”, to which they were grateful that I told them because finding out is the norm now days.

I was 90% sure it was a boy but there was always that slight chance of girl in the forecast. The anticipation of the delivery room was intense; I was working with holly to keep her focus on the baby she was about to hold. Minus a few details you don’t care to hear, the Dr held out the baby for me to announce “it’s a boy”.

The feeling, which many of you know, is life changing. Through the tears and laughter I instantly had a new perspective. I’ve always been the child but never the father, I can now see what it is to love and give to someone when they’re unable to give anything back to me. How I feel towards Finn is how God feels towards me. God loves me inFINNitely more than I can ever love Him.

Having Finn helps me know God in a way I never have before, Finn having me will help know Gods love for him.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

it's a boy

introducing finn rocket slater. born march 24th @ 6:12pm. 7p.15oz and 21" long. mum and baby are doing great.





Sunday, February 7, 2010

blizzard

..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY. * PRECIPITATION TYPE...HEAVY SNOW. * ACCUMULATIONS...WIDESPREAD STORM TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 20 TO 30 INCHES...WITH SOME LOCATIONS IN EXCESS OF 30 INCHES. * TIMING...SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL WILL OCCUR THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING WITH THE MOST HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS OCCURRING OVERNIGHT. * VISIBILITIES...WIDESPREAD VISIBILITIES AROUND ONE-QUARTER MILE ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT IN HEAVY SNOW. * TEMPERATURES...TEMPERATURES WILL BE IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S TONIGHT AND SATURDAY. * WINDS...BECOMING NORTHEAST 10 TO 20 MPH LATE TODAY. GUSTS OF 20 TO 30 MPH TONIGHT AND SATURDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... THIS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS STORM IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE RECORD SNOWFALL FOR THE BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON DC METROPOLITAN AREAS. TRAVEL CONDITIONS TONIGHT ACROSS THE REGION WILL BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AND LIFE-THREATENING. HELP YOUR LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT FIRST RESPONDERS AND TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES BY STAYING OFF THE ROADS. A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE... ESPECIALLY NEAR THE COASTLINE. &&






Sunday, December 6, 2009

Christmas gift idea

looking for a Christmas gift idea?

this past april headed into the studio to start work on recording my first CD 'scattered'. my prayer has been and continues to be that people will be drawn into a closer relationship with God our creator because of it.

keep 'scattered' in mind as you're thinking what will bless your love ones, friends and co-workers this season.

Godbless and Merry Christmas
joel slater

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scattered sleeve front

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Merry Christmas

although it's been said many times many ways...Merry Christmas to you. j&h (plus one)

back in the usa

it's crazy to think that just a week ago we were in sunny australia, now a week later we find ourselves here in cold washington dc.

i've decided that if it's going to be cold it may as well snow like it is here this snowy saturday morning...very cozy being inside and not having to go out.