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WWDC Roundup

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  As you may know Apple held it’s World Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) Recently. I made some predictions about what the would see at the keynote announcement.  Let’s recap my predictions and some of the other cool stuff announced at this year’s WWDC. 

  • We will see a new music service

CHECK: The new Music service will launch this month. 

MISS:

  • No video streaming service

CHECK: There was NO new video service announced at WWDC.  

  • No new TV

CHECK:  I don’t expect a new TV until Apple can revolutionize content delivery. 

  • Native apps for watch

CHECK: The things that are coming in watchOS2 are awesome!

  • Possibly native apps for TV

MISS:  This was a shot in the dark, honestly.  

  • iOS 9

CHECK:  No-brainer, right.  This version of iOS is huge for iPad. It brings split screen multitasking to the iPad. 

  • An improved spotlight search
  • An improved Siri
  • Something akin to Google Now

CHECK, CHECK, CHECK:   Apple announced Intelligence  and it is awesome. It’s location aware and it will search inside other apps. This is a huge. I was a big spotlight fan. If Intelegence brings the results as promised I will continue to be. 

  • OS X 10.11 

CHECK:  OS X 10.11 is named El Capitan and it brings some great new features. 

  • Refresh for Mac Mini
  • Refresh for Mac Pro

MISS:  It has been over 240 days since the Mac Mini release, and over 540 days since the Mac Pro release so it was worth speculating that they would be released.1

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WWDC Predictions

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 WWDC is just a couple hours away. One of my favorite things is to try to predict what we will see in the keynote. Then I’ll follow up tomorrow with a post showing how well I read the tea leaves (just kidding, I read blogs not leaves). So without any further adiu…

Here are my predictions:

  • We will see a new music service
  • No  video streaming service
  • No new TV
  • Native apps for watch
  • Possibly native apps for TV
  • iOS 9
  • An improved spotlight search
  • An improved Siri
  • Something akin to Google Now
  • OS X 10.11 
  • Refresh for Mac Mini
  • Refresh for Mac Pro
Life, tech

Getting Back Into Blogging

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pen-and-paperWriting. It’s fun when you have something to say. I’ve taken some time off to refresh. I’ve refocused. Now, I’m getting back into blogging. I’m jumping back in with both feet. What we (Melissa and I) will do from here on out will do is focus on things that are fun, interesting or important to us. For me that will include Bible study, family, entertainment, and tech. Above all it should be fun. So in the words infamous Darth Vader “We Would Be Honored if You Would Join Us.”

Life

Identity

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I am a mom. More specifically I am Alexander’s mom, Thomas’ mom, Jonathan’s mom, and now Sophia’s mom. That’s my title, my name, my vocation. It’s been so long since I’ve been Melissa that I’m not really sure who that is. I do Mom stuff; laundry, cooking, cleaning, discipline, taking kids to the doctor, etc. When I’m holding Sophia people talked to her and not me. I love being a mom! While there are many moments of pure chaos, no rest, and way to much noise, I still wouldn’t change anything.
But today, I had a moment. An exhausted mom moment where the kids were pulling on me just to kiss on Sophia and I thought, I’m just Sophia’s mom. And that’s when I heard God speak. He told me that He is Melissa’s Father and that’s okay with him. Duh, God sent His son Jesus to live and die as a man so that I could know him as Father.
So while I’m in the midst of these crazy momma days, I will be okay with being the caretaker of the Midkiff clan because I know that the Father is proudly taking care of me.

Our Family, Thomas

Brotherly Love

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I’ve lived near The City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. I’ve read about the greek word for brotherly love φιλία. But I had four sisters, I did not experience ‘brotherly love’ until my sons began lavishing it upon one another. Let me just tell you ‘brotherly love’ is NOT as quaint as it sounds. It usually involves pestering, complaining, fighting, and eventually blood.

Until, Sophia entered the picture. The boys still argue and tussle. Nobody better lay a finger on their sister or you will experience ‘brotherly love’ firsthand.

Sophia recently had a doctors visit. The doctor examined Sophia. The doctor checked her breathing. Then she  removed Sophia’s pacifier to check her nose and throat. Sophia politely expressed her displeasure whimpering a bit. In a flash all three boys sprang into action and began to defend their sister. Alexander, Thomas, and Jonathan each had their hands on the doctor prepared to eliminate Sophia’s discomfort. They each expressed their ‘brotherly love’ for their sister.

I’m glad these boys love their sister.

Boys and Girls

Life, Thomas

Lessons learned from Thomas

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Thomas, our second son, is always teaching me new things about being a mother. He is unique and I love it. I have been writing down little “lessons” learned from him over time. He has taught me a lot. I thought i’d share a little, I’m sure this list will continue to grow, as long as he keeps being my Thomas.

  1. The color orange goes with everything!
  2. Bottles of shampoo and soap are single use, no matter the size.
  3. Always check to make sure Thomas is wearing underwear.
  4. Don’t forget how young he is because of how independent he is.
  5. When Thomas is missing, check the car trunk.
  6. The dirtier the better. This applies to toys, rooms, bodies, etc.
  7. Silence is dangerous.
  8. Hide the scissors. The temptation is too great, he will cut his hair.
  9. Always check the chair before sitting down. It may be sticky, wet or taken apart.
  10.  The answer to “Why are you picking your nose?” is “Because I’m Thomas.”
  11.  Have a plan. Thomas has a plan for his career, sweet girl that he’ll marry, home he will live in, and vehicle(s) he will drive.
Christ, Life, Ministry

Legacy

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Last night I was reminded of where I come from.

I had the unexpected opportunity to attend a meeting and catch a glimpse of where Louisiana Baptists, specifically the Women’s Ministries, are focusing on for the future. Their focus is to teach missions. This is nothing new for the WMU. They have been teaching little girls to live out the great commission since 1888. I am a part of that legacy.  I have been fortunate enough to learn from wonderful women.

I was reminded that we are supposed to live “missions”.  All Christians are called to serve. When we are talking to our boys, the big question is always “Are you showing love?” That’s really what missions is all about, Love. Showing the Father’s love to hurting people. Hurting people are everywhere: China, Montana, Louisiana, the Military, your church, and your home. Love them because God sent his Son to die for them.

My prayer is that as I teach a new generation of G.A’s about missions I can continue this legacy.

GA Pledge: “As a GA, I will do my best to live a missions lifestyle that honors God by learning about missions, praying for missions, giving to missions, doing missions, and participating in the work of the church.”

“The Lord has shown you what is good. He has told you what he requires of you. You must treat people fairly. You must love others faithfully. And you must be very careful to live the way your God wants you to” (Micah 6:8 NIrV).