Tag Archives: parenting

‘I Love mY bab’

Posted on September 10, 2021 by jwfisch

Ok, we’re in Day Two of Chandler’s 22nd birthday celebration, so I’ve pulled out another of my favorite Chandler Catches — this, from a Father’s Day when he was six. A big part of our purpose in life springs from … Continue reading →

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Me and Michael Douglas

Posted on September 9, 2021 by jwfisch

Today our son, Chandler, is 22 years old. One of my favorite writings is a piece I wrote about his birth. In honor of that auspicious event I am happy to share it with you today. The only guy I … Continue reading →

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Gone fischin’

Posted on July 28, 2020 by jwfisch

Hikin’ to the top of a mountain Drinkin’ water from a cool, clear stream Watchin’ the sunset and talkin’ to God And knowin’ He loves me. from “Simple Pleasures” by John Fischer … Continue reading →

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Drive-by

Posted on July 16, 2020 by jwfisch

A funny thing happened on the way to the Catch this week. I was involved in a drive-by … birthday party! It was for our daughter-in-law who turned 40 this week. Unable to arrange for the big gathering he wanted … Continue reading →

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Anna of Arendelle

Posted on July 15, 2020 by jwfisch

A funny thing happened to me this time on the way to the Catch. I ran into Princess Anna of Arendelle. Not the animated version from the Disney movie, Frozen, but the real princess — the younger sister of Elsa, … Continue reading →

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When eternity breaks in on us

Posted on January 27, 2020 by jwfisch

It’s impossible to live near L.A. as someone who writes every day, and not write something about Kobe Bryant this morning. You would have to be an alien who just landed on this planet to not know what went on … Continue reading →

Posted in Facing death, family, Meaning of life, parenting, sports, walk by faith | Tagged death, family, parenting | 4 Comments

Two wills and a destiny

Posted on July 22, 2019 by jwfisch

So I woke up in Phoenix this morning but there’s no baseball in sight, unless the Diamondbacks are home tonight. But I wouldn’t know that because I am not here for baseball, I’m here for my son, Chandler. He has … Continue reading →

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All the right stuff

Posted on April 8, 2019 by jwfisch

For those of you who have been following our 19-year-old Chandler over the years, I have to tell you that he is doing well. In these last few months, he has taken incredible strides in the right direction. Just yesterday … Continue reading →

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A smile that could light a candle

Posted on January 8, 2019 by jwfisch

Marti heard about my day today and that I was just starting the Catch at 2pm and suggested I write about a “normal” day in the life of John. My plan was to be writing the Catch this morning at … Continue reading →

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To you from Chandler

Posted on September 4, 2015 by jwfisch

by Marti Fischer There are many amazing realities about our Catch community, but maybe for John and me, the most awesome thing has been the recent comments and encouragements that we have received daily over these past several weeks as … Continue reading →