Archive for the ‘ Family ’ Category

90

  • March 30th, 2009
  • Posted in Family

Dear Dad, It’s hard to believe you are 90 years old. Your love of life and your love for people have kept you young at heart and a joy to be around! Each of us was asked to write down a fond memory for your birthday, but there are a hundred memories that come to my mind [ READ MORE ]

Grandpa

  • March 14th, 2009
  • Posted in Family

For the last 1 and a half years I have been Grandpa to 2 dogs and a cat. Although they are cute, I don’t carry their pictures in my wallet. Their “parents” keep me posted on their activities but to be honest it’s hard to be Grandpa to a cat! Brandon & Beth with “the boys” [ READ MORE ]

Wounds Can Heal

  • March 12th, 2009
  • Posted in Family

The Vet said, “Someone shot your dog…twice.” I couldn’t believe it. He is 15 years old and a great dog. Sunday evening he was moving slow Monday He was limping by Wednesday he couldn’t walk. Initial diagnosis: Worn out hips, old age, maybe bone cancer. The x-rays showed what we couldn’t see: two 22 caliber [ READ MORE ]

Ouch!

  • August 2nd, 2008
  • Posted in Family

Call me a baby when it comes to pain. Debbie laughs at my aches and pains–I suppose I deserve it. We spent a couple of days with our Student Ministries Director, Scotty Gibbons & his family at the Texas Back Institute in Plano, TX. He was there to have back surgery. For 18 years he [ READ MORE ]

Mom

  • May 11th, 2008
  • Posted in Family

I woke up thinking about her. Moms do a million things some might seem insignificant at the time. Every night a Bible story before bedtime; school years spent in the corner, on detention, and in the principal’s office she had to wonder if it had an effect. It did…I love you Mom! [ READ MORE ]

Dogs & Owners

  • May 3rd, 2008
  • Posted in Family

He was dropped off at the church 13 years ago, our kids named him Tramp. A shepherd/golden retriever mix every summer he gets shaved. Researchers at UC, San Diego have concluded dogs and their owners look alike. I’m the one on the right! [ READ MORE ]

21

  • April 29th, 2008
  • Posted in Family

21 a favorite number or a game but tonight for me it’s hard to believe. A dinner, presents, her favorite dessert we just finished celebrating her 21st birthday. Speed-of-light…eat my dust! [ READ MORE ]

Debbie

Debbie’s preaching at CBC! Until the last couple of years she rarely spoke to large groups. Four years ago while on a trip God impressed on her heart invitations to speak would come. There is so much about her walk with God I admire. I’m her biggest fan…I’d love to hear what she says…she asked [ READ MORE ]

History

  • April 1st, 2008
  • Posted in Family

Scheduled to arrive in Tulsa at 11:18 p.m. but the flight will be late. Quick trip…my parents are making a transition. Abstracts dating back to the 1880’s, childhood memories, it was my own “Roots” experience! As we walked to the car I asked my dad if it made him melancholy, “Heaven’s no!” I laughed…it still [ READ MORE ]

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