Colton Duane Ford is here

Kim had her baby at 31 weeks ... 3 pounds-7 oz ... He'll be in the hospital for several weeks -
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Prayers for Kim

It's your "Married - but not to each other" Morning Show - Doug & Kim with a special request for prayers for Kim ... Recently she's been put on strict bed rest due to high blood pressure issues with her pregnancy ... Kim's son Colton is due in September ... Today Kim is in the hospital, but hopes to be out soon ... Please keep Kim & Russell and baby Colton in your prayers. If you would like more updates, more often - please follow us on Facebook at

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Hold on - help is on the way!!!!!

From our childhood there were some basic things we could count on, that one plus one is two, that touching a hot stove would be painful, and that it wasn’t any fun to get separated from your parents in a big store. As we got older things got more complicated -math added letters to the mix, there were more things that could burn us then just a hot stove and being separated from those we love became even more painful. It’s tempting in this life to think that “If I just do the right thing and make all the best choices that life will turn out fine.” You live long enough you know that is not true. Just look at Job – he was a man who truly made our Heavenly Father proud, but he was still made to suffer and wait for God to show up. He was tempted by those around him to lose heart. I think about Job when I am in a holding pattern of waiting to hear from God. It can be hard to “fix” our eyes on Jesus when we would like a relationship to be restored (TODAY), when financial challenges need to be covered (TODAY) and any of life’s other problems need to be fixed (TODAY). We get so uncomfortable in the hurt and in the not knowing that we forget what God has promised- He told us that in this life we WILL have troubles BUT we are to take heart because He has over come anything that the world can dish out. It doesn’t mean we can’t be human and say things like “God, I don’t like this or understand this.” Or “God this really hurts! I want it fixed now.” I believe God can handle it when we can’t seem to get ourselves to that “sweet, by and by” place down the road. More than false emotion I think God wants us to be in that honest place and that is where He can shape us if we allow Him. We know we become stronger and wiser in TRUSTING Him that gives us strength the next thing life throws at us.

World Cup Starts Today

Soccer - Is it your thing? Today is the official start of the World Cup - over 700 million will be watching it (compared with over 100 million that watch the Super Bowl) ... We've had quite a debate on this going at our Facebook page ... www.Facebook.com/dougandkim - jump in and let us know your thoughts!

Graduation Wisdom for the Class of 2010

It's that time of year again - Graduation. A time for proud parents and young adults getting ready for the "next" thing. Do you have any wisdom to offer the Class of 2010? Feel free to post your comments on our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/dougandkim.

Talking about Graduation wisdom, we did share some from Gordon Gee (President of The Ohio State University, formerly with Vanderbilt University) ...
Top Ten for 2010: Guidelines for Graduates
1. Update your status in person.
2. Make sure your global experience encompasses more than Shakira and sushi.
... for the rest - visit his website
http://president.osu.edu/fromwhereistand/05_19_2010.php

Housewife - Good or Bad?

We've got quite a discussion going at our Facebook page ... The issue?

According to a new report 63% of women say calling yourself a "housewife" is a negative thing. What do you think? Here's a few comments:

Debbie says - No way!! I'm proud to be a "housewife"... I get to take care of my family the way God intended me to and I love it!!

Maria - Being a " housewife " isn't a bad thing . Nor is it a bad word . It's all the over dramatic media portraying it so negatively . Being a housewife is a blessing . God blesses every one of them .

Amber's comment - I like to call myself a "domestic engineer" lol. sounds better than housewife.

What do you think? Feel free to join our Facebook community and chime in

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Steven Curtis Chapman & Family

Did you catch our time with Steven this Tuesday? (No worries - the entire interview will be posted soon to the "Interview" section of our website) ... So much going on in the Chapman family - Steven's wife Mary Beth has written a new book - his daughter is a new voice with VeggieTales and this Friday Steven joins with the Nashville Symphony for a special one night only performance of "Cinderella" ... All proceeds benefit their Show Hope adoption ministry.

If you can make it- tickets are still available ... Find more info at www.ShowHope.org and www.StevenCurtisChapman.com

He hold us in the palm of His hand

The old phrase a picture is worth a thousand words holds true when it comes to sharing with you what many Middle Tenneseans are dealing with as they begin to pick up the pieces. Please continue to hold Middle TN up in your prayers. See more pictures by going to http://www.tennessean.com/

Happy Birthday Junius

April 28th is my step-dad's birthday. This is a photo from several years back with my mom.

Each year when I try to do the math to figure out how old he is, I have to think back to his birth year - but now I can just do the math from the year he'll turn 100. (2013) ... So Happy 97th Birthday Junius!

Hard for me to imagine being that old (it's easier for Kim) ... All of the things he has seen - all of the changes ... I love and appreciate my step-dad, he came into our family when I was 11 - My parents met through a bowling league. He and I used to bowl on an adult/kid bowling league called A.A.K.C. (Adult Aggravation, Kid Confusion).

One cool piece of very unique 'step-dad' trivia I share with my wife is - Both Sheryl and I share the same middle name as our step-dads ... My middle name is Alexander - so is Junius' (So is my son's). Sheryl and her step-dad both have Lynn as their middle name. It's almost as if Someone knew we would be family one day. :)

What is your theme song?

Great fun on the show this morning ... Based on this report - Listening to just 15 seconds of upbeat music can change your perception of the people around you. British researchers played volunteers short clips of cheerful music and then had them rate the mood of faces in photos. Almost instantaneously, the music changed the volunteers' perceptions of what they saw in the pictures, and faces that were previously judged as emotionless became happy. We asked the question - "If you could play a song for someone before they met you - What would it be?"

... Marie said "Theme from Looney Tunes" ... Jason wants "Celebration" from Cool & the Gang - something I would pick as well ... and Kim wanted "Brown Eyed Girl" or "Father's Eye's" from Amy Grant ... Song by Chris Tomlin are popular with our Facebook friends ... What would your "introduction" song be? Tell us at our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/dougandkim

Oh Boy!!!!

Not sure if you’ve heard the news but this month Russell and I found out at our doctor’s appt. that we are having a BOY!!!!!! Yeah!!!! Raising two beautiful girls was a wonderful adventure and now after years of prayers for God to bless my life with another child He’s given us a boy!!! Watching my daughters go from one end of childhood to the other I am already praying that God would give Russell and I wisdom with this new little one. I am also trying to anticipate what this little boy will be like. Will he like the color green; will he think bugs are cool, will one of his favorite things to do is have his mother read to him? Hee I hope so!! Just thinking about it fills my heart with joy and wonder! God is so awesome! He already knows the answers to all those questions. What a wonderful God to entrust this little one to Russell and me. We pray that this little boy would one day come to know Jesus and follow Him all the days of his life. Now……if we could only figure out what his name will be!!! Thanks for your prayers. We are now half way to this baby boy’s birth day.

Watch the Doves

Don’t forget the 41st GMA Dove awards are on GMC this Sunday night. (April 25th) The complete list of winners can be found at www.doveawards.com.

Titanic Remembered

Today is the 98th anniversary of the Titanic hitting an iceberg, before midnight on April 14th. In the early hours of April 15th the once mighty ship was at the bottom of the Atlantic. Where was God in that tragedy? He was with the 706 people that survived. Today was a powerful morning of your "Titanic" stories - "Icebergs" that hit you but didn't sink you thanks to God's help.

Here's one story we received via email ...

Dear Doug & Kim - You talked about a Titanic event, an event of survival. An event in my life immediately came to mind. Five years ago after having my youngest son I went through postpartum depression. At first it showed itself in an anxiety disorder,but 8 months later I found myself lying awake in my bed contemplating suicide. I thought to myself, while everyone slept, if I were to do it how would I do it. "Slit my wrists? No, that never works. Overdose on pills? Yeah, maybe". Then a voice said to me "No! This isn't normal. This isn't okay. You need to go to the doctor". I totally believe that voice was God. He was my lifeboat to safety. After that point I did go to the doctor and, even though I still have the anxiety, it is controlled. My biggest obstacle was dealing with the label of mental illness. I finally understood that our brains, which control our thought processes, are physical to this world the same as our bodies. My issues center around my hormones which can wreak havoc on your thought processes. Many women still struggle with this after having children and/or going through menopause. Don't be afraid to go to the doctor and get help and let God be your lifeboat.

1st Twitter - now - FACEBOOK

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APRIL FOOL!!!

This year we are NOT doing any foolin' on the radio April 1st ... We did our best April Fool's Gag a few year ago and we are leaving it at that. Did you miss it? Basically we came on the radio and said the show MUST now be called "Alexander and Renee" (our middle names) since another "Doug & Kim" had legal rights to that name. The web site we used is still active - catch up on the joke at http://www.alexanderandrenee.com/

I really like this show!

Have you seen the new show on CBS - "Undercover Boss"? The idea is that the top dog at a big company goes undercover. While he works along side those lower on the ladder than he, it's a chance to learn about and improve his company and (sometimes) his employee's lives. I've seen most of the episodes and I have to say - I really like this show! It's another reminder that we all need to see each other as people. At the end of the episode, the workers get to see the CEO as a person, not some unknown rich guy that makes decisions they might not like. By the same token, the top dog gets down and dirty with the real people that keep his company working (and the real stories behind them). I'll admit it - I usually shed a tear or two by the time the show is over.

Our challenge today? To see each other as people, not as obstacles, not as things that stand it our way. We need to see others as Christ sees them - Dear, sweet, kind people that He made and loves and that we need to love in return.

Go ahead - make my day!!!!!

You have to get up pretty early in the morning to surprise Doug or me, but my good friend Stephanie pulled it off this morning as this beautiful cookie bouquet was the first thing I saw at my desk this morning. I can’t begin to tell you how special it made be feel to receive this beautiful gift at the announcement of our baby on the way!! I really wish I could hand you one of these cookies to you through your computer scene! They smell wonderful! They look beautiful and they taste like heaven!!! Stephanie runs a great shop! I am telling you if you need a unique gift to celebrate a friend or family member she is the girl to call!! 615-851-1433 To the whole crew at Cookies by Design-THANK YOU!!!!! HUGS!!!!

Oh Baby!!!

Somebody please pinch me! God has blessed our family with the most wonderful gift of a beautiful baby on the way. Our sweet arrival is due the first of Sept. The past three months have been spent dealing with morning sickness and combating fear. Our miscarriage over a year ago weighed heavy on our hearts as we soaked in the thought of this beautiful news. God knows our needs and speaks to us through His word, The Holy Spirit and those around us who love Him and He used all three to bring peace to our hearts. Russell and I know that it’s all in His hands and no matter what…..no matter what…HE IS FAITHFUL!!!! The funny part about all of this is in many ways Russell and I are starting over as all of our children are off in college. We had a chance to check out Baby’s R Us and quickly realized that a lot has changed in 19 years!! Ha ha Thanks for all your prayers as we thank God for this great blessing and trust Him in the journey!

The Power of Forgiveness

Have you ever been hurt? Victimized? In this fallen world we have all been subject to evil from someone - each of us to different degrees. Did you hear our interview with holocaust survivor Eva Kor? What a powerful message of forgiveness! Eva survived a Nazi death camp and later in life learned the power of forgiveness. She says it's the only power a victim has - a power that NO ONE can take away - a power that has given her huge freedom. If you missed the interview, please visit the "Interviews" section of our web site and listen.

Eva's latest book "Surviving the Angel of Death" is written for young readers - middle school/jr high. It's very powerful and an easy read for them about a difficult subject. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, and we must make sure to never forget the lessons of the holocaust - and also be reminded from Eva about the power of forgiveness.

Who is that singing?

As the popularity of the song "Come Together Now" spreads, we thought it would be good to give you a run down of who is singing on the song :

Here's the artists in order of lead vocal appearance:

Michael W. Smith / Steven Curtis Chapman / TobyMac / Brandon Heath
Mark Hall / Matt Maher / Nicole C. Mullen
Lee Greenwood / Veronica Pettrucci
Wynonna Judd / Amy Grant / Vince Gill / Chris Rodriguez
Natalie Grant / Melinda Doolittle
The Katinas /Darwin Hobbs
Michael W. Smith

For more on the song, to watch a video and learn how buying the song helps Haiti

- visit their web site: http://www.cometogethernowhaiti.com/