Kitchen B4
Kitchen w/o furniture
Kitchen1
What stove?
No sink
Lovely wallpaper!
P
Saturday, July 31, 2004
Where did all the cabinets go?
The destruction begins!! Do you like the colors and wallpaper that was hidden behind the cabinets?
Kitchen B4
Kitchen w/o furniture
Kitchen1
What stove?
No sink
Lovely wallpaper!P
Kitchen B4
Kitchen w/o furniture
Kitchen1
What stove?
No sink
Lovely wallpaper!
P
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Let the Demo Begin
Well, we are finally scheduled to begin our kitchen remodel! Carolyn has been ordering the final items: appliances; lighting; and, knobs and handles for the cabinetry.
After moving most of our kitchen appliances, cookware and dishes out of the kitchen and into our dining room over the last two weeks (kudos to Carolyn!), we finished last night by moving out the various furniture pieces to various rooms. My desk went up to Ashley's old room, now a repository of Ashley and Bryce's bedroom furniture and bookcases. It is now a cozy hideaway whenever they might return for a visit. The corner cabinet went to the garden room and the oak table went into the garage. The church pew went to our "library hall" as the floor downstairs will be redone along with the kitchen. The glass cabinet made its way to our bedroom and can function as another bookcase for the time being. All the moving was made with the help of Denny, our next door neighbor, which was much appreciated.
As I left this morning, I can't remember seeing our kitchen this empty and in serious need of this remodel. The demolition should begin on Thursday. Hopefully, our cat, Gracie, wont freak out too badly.
After moving most of our kitchen appliances, cookware and dishes out of the kitchen and into our dining room over the last two weeks (kudos to Carolyn!), we finished last night by moving out the various furniture pieces to various rooms. My desk went up to Ashley's old room, now a repository of Ashley and Bryce's bedroom furniture and bookcases. It is now a cozy hideaway whenever they might return for a visit. The corner cabinet went to the garden room and the oak table went into the garage. The church pew went to our "library hall" as the floor downstairs will be redone along with the kitchen. The glass cabinet made its way to our bedroom and can function as another bookcase for the time being. All the moving was made with the help of Denny, our next door neighbor, which was much appreciated.
As I left this morning, I can't remember seeing our kitchen this empty and in serious need of this remodel. The demolition should begin on Thursday. Hopefully, our cat, Gracie, wont freak out too badly.
Saturday, July 24, 2004
Jason is Back!
That is Jason Bourne in the Bourne Supremacy which came out this Friday. Carolyn and I hooked up with Paul and Marcia Stevens for an afternoon matinee in Aliso Viejo.
We were all generally pleased at this sequel. Jason is found in India and an attempt is made on his life that leads him again to search his past while the CIA types are attempting to eliminate him. We bounce from Washington, to London, Naples, Switzerland, Germany, and Russia. The visuals are often a little more MTV that the previous film with quick cuts and the various fights/chases etc. are blurs of action. Matt Damon is the new Bond - the action is actually possible but intense and brutal but most of the blood/gore is off-screen and just insinuated by others reactions. No more plot discussions so as not to spoil the movie.
Then we went to Wahoos for dinner! Steak enchilada with guacamole, a red sauce and cheese. Delicious!
Home again around 7:00, our around-the-corner neighbor was down at the lake with his two boys (probably, 4 and 5). They had "driven" to the lake in their yellow Corvette! An electric one built for two small kids complete with velcro seat belts, an actual radio, a hood that opens to show the V-8, and a slide out cup holder! Where were toys like this when I was a kid?! Or are American kids just a little spoiled?
A little reading then about two hours of Discovery's "The Kill Box" which was a documentary of the '91 Gulf War and the amazing visuals taken from both planes and tanks as they destroyed a good part of the Iraqi army. An amazing display of American weaponry. Well, that should be my testosterone fix for a few days.
We were all generally pleased at this sequel. Jason is found in India and an attempt is made on his life that leads him again to search his past while the CIA types are attempting to eliminate him. We bounce from Washington, to London, Naples, Switzerland, Germany, and Russia. The visuals are often a little more MTV that the previous film with quick cuts and the various fights/chases etc. are blurs of action. Matt Damon is the new Bond - the action is actually possible but intense and brutal but most of the blood/gore is off-screen and just insinuated by others reactions. No more plot discussions so as not to spoil the movie.
Then we went to Wahoos for dinner! Steak enchilada with guacamole, a red sauce and cheese. Delicious!
Home again around 7:00, our around-the-corner neighbor was down at the lake with his two boys (probably, 4 and 5). They had "driven" to the lake in their yellow Corvette! An electric one built for two small kids complete with velcro seat belts, an actual radio, a hood that opens to show the V-8, and a slide out cup holder! Where were toys like this when I was a kid?! Or are American kids just a little spoiled?
A little reading then about two hours of Discovery's "The Kill Box" which was a documentary of the '91 Gulf War and the amazing visuals taken from both planes and tanks as they destroyed a good part of the Iraqi army. An amazing display of American weaponry. Well, that should be my testosterone fix for a few days.
Friday, July 23, 2004
Joining the List Brigade
1. Glad its Friday
2. Hoping to see the Bourne Supremacy on Saturday
3. Intrigued by Ipods and thinking how much I would use one
4. Looking for a good photo slide show presentation software where you can add music or narratives.
5. Attending a surprise birthday party Sunday afternoon
6. Thinking that our kitchen will be totally out of commission soon.
7. Set up a web site so I can store pictures which will be easier to link on this site.
8. Hoping Mom and Wanda don't overpack for their upcoming trip because they have to haul the luggage.
9. Reading The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkerson. The first part is a parable of Ordinary who leaves Familiar to follow his dream. I'm sure the conclusion will be that I should get off my couch!
10. Sorry that I won't be able to join Carolyn and Wanda on their Scotland trip and see Ashley and Bryce.
2. Hoping to see the Bourne Supremacy on Saturday
3. Intrigued by Ipods and thinking how much I would use one
4. Looking for a good photo slide show presentation software where you can add music or narratives.
5. Attending a surprise birthday party Sunday afternoon
6. Thinking that our kitchen will be totally out of commission soon.
7. Set up a web site so I can store pictures which will be easier to link on this site.
8. Hoping Mom and Wanda don't overpack for their upcoming trip because they have to haul the luggage.
9. Reading The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkerson. The first part is a parable of Ordinary who leaves Familiar to follow his dream. I'm sure the conclusion will be that I should get off my couch!
10. Sorry that I won't be able to join Carolyn and Wanda on their Scotland trip and see Ashley and Bryce.
Monday, July 19, 2004
Tongues - Part 1
Pastor Mike began a two-part sermon on the gift of tongues as we finally arrived at 1 Corinthian 14.
Mike started out explaining the roots of the modern tongues movement. According to a recent poll, 11% of American Christians say they speak in tongues! And 30 million attend either charismatic or Pentecostal churches. The Wesley brothers talked about the "second blessing" when one's Christian life hits a new level of sanctification. This "holiness movement" found its way to Bethel Bible College at the beginning of the 20th century and during one particular service, a woman, Agnes Osman, broke into speaking in tongues. Those there took it as confirmation of the second blessing and soon these two ideas became entwined together as students and professors from the College left to take over their own churches.
Mike then defined speaking in tongues under three sub-points:
1. Speech that is initially understood by some. This is the type of tongues we find in Acts 2, 9 and 10 and is speech that is objectively translatable. These words can be found in a dictionary of the foreign language.
2. Speech that is not initially understood by anyone but by God. This speech is subjectively translated. In fact, if you take a recording to various churches, the speech would be translated differently.
3. Speech that is not initially understood by anyone and which occurs in pagan or cultic ceremonies.
Speaking in tongues (or strange/indecipherable speech) is often found in non-Christian cultures including Eskimo, Native American, Greek temple worship, aborigine, etc. So, from the outside, numbers 2 and 3 seem to be the same phenomena.
The question then is no. 2 justified in Scripture. So Pastor Mike began his review of chapter 14 by reminding us that: first, it's a one-sided conversation (we have to infer from Paul's comments what the problem was as the Corinthians obviously did); second, Paul is attempting to correct a problem as we can see from chapters 12 and 13; and, third, we need to separate Paul's imperative remarks (what should be done and which is, therefore, good) and Paul's indicative statements (what is actually happening and could be either good or bad).
He then took us through verses 1-19 and 23-33 and 39-40 and broke those verses out between imperative and indicative statements to help glean the intent (the other verses await next week's sermon). The temporary conclusion was that the way the Corinthians practiced speaking in tongues was unloving, unedifying, unintelligible, unintelligent and uncontrolled.
Have you experienced the tongues phenomena in groups or churches you've visited? Or do you disagree and think that speaking in tongues is "mark" of your spirituality or sanctification?
Mike started out explaining the roots of the modern tongues movement. According to a recent poll, 11% of American Christians say they speak in tongues! And 30 million attend either charismatic or Pentecostal churches. The Wesley brothers talked about the "second blessing" when one's Christian life hits a new level of sanctification. This "holiness movement" found its way to Bethel Bible College at the beginning of the 20th century and during one particular service, a woman, Agnes Osman, broke into speaking in tongues. Those there took it as confirmation of the second blessing and soon these two ideas became entwined together as students and professors from the College left to take over their own churches.
Mike then defined speaking in tongues under three sub-points:
1. Speech that is initially understood by some. This is the type of tongues we find in Acts 2, 9 and 10 and is speech that is objectively translatable. These words can be found in a dictionary of the foreign language.
2. Speech that is not initially understood by anyone but by God. This speech is subjectively translated. In fact, if you take a recording to various churches, the speech would be translated differently.
3. Speech that is not initially understood by anyone and which occurs in pagan or cultic ceremonies.
Speaking in tongues (or strange/indecipherable speech) is often found in non-Christian cultures including Eskimo, Native American, Greek temple worship, aborigine, etc. So, from the outside, numbers 2 and 3 seem to be the same phenomena.
The question then is no. 2 justified in Scripture. So Pastor Mike began his review of chapter 14 by reminding us that: first, it's a one-sided conversation (we have to infer from Paul's comments what the problem was as the Corinthians obviously did); second, Paul is attempting to correct a problem as we can see from chapters 12 and 13; and, third, we need to separate Paul's imperative remarks (what should be done and which is, therefore, good) and Paul's indicative statements (what is actually happening and could be either good or bad).
He then took us through verses 1-19 and 23-33 and 39-40 and broke those verses out between imperative and indicative statements to help glean the intent (the other verses await next week's sermon). The temporary conclusion was that the way the Corinthians practiced speaking in tongues was unloving, unedifying, unintelligible, unintelligent and uncontrolled.
Have you experienced the tongues phenomena in groups or churches you've visited? Or do you disagree and think that speaking in tongues is "mark" of your spirituality or sanctification?
Saturday, July 17, 2004
Can you see them now?
After telling Ashley and Bryce that I had no problem seeing my B&W pictures, I checked my blog from home and found I couldn't. So I reposted the four pictures using Hello rather than linking to my Yahoo photos.
Dinner with Mom
Well I arrived home around six and had a glass of wine with Carolyn before we headed off to Costa Mesa to pick up my Mom for dinner. Arriving precisely at 7:30, we found my mother standing on the sidewalk waiting for us. Her friends, the Franklins, have a home fully "fenced" with a large hedge and only a small arched cutout that hides the gate so it probably helped for her to be outside or we may not have figured out where the house was.
As we seated Mom in the car, the Franklin's (the wife much younger) came out and began giving us other suggestions for dinner, but we settled on the nearby Mimi's off of 18th street. Mom looked like she had lost some weight from the last time we saw her at Ashley's and Bryce's wedding although she walked a little more stooped over.
Quickly seated at a rear booth, we were asked if wanted anything to drink while we reviewed the menu. Carolyn and I chose a chardonnay while Mom asked for coffee with no cream and water. Minutes later the waiter appeared with our beverages and cream for the coffee. Mom let him know that she didn't want cream, but Carolyn told him to just leave it as she'd use it for her coffee after dinner. Then, we ordered: salmon for Carolyn; a Cobb salad for me (I know); and, lamb shanks for Mom, if they had mint jelly. The waiter informed her that they didn't have mint jelly although others had asked for it, but that was a corporate decision. Mother was discouraged but chose to have them anyway as they came with gravy. My mom often doesn't treat the wait-staff with the kindness she would a friend, while my dad was always flirting with the waitresses.
Mom asked about Ashley and we told her of their recent adventures in Ireland and Carolyn allowed as she and Wanda were going to visit them in "the Fall" - nothing too specific. Evidently, Mom had been down in So. California about a week to see her dentist (who was cheaper than her dentist in Reno) and visit various friends. She had spoken with Charlie who was tied up trying to rent out two apartments in the complex he manages, and she had had dinner with Jani and Doug at their home earlier in her trip. She said that they are doing well and that their home is as neat as a pin with a lovely garden.
She inquired, again, about who I worked for and what my title was and was somewhat disappointed that I didn't have a business card on me that she could have. But, as most of my contacts are internal, I don't often carry cards with me. We showed her Carolyn's drawings and paintings of our trip to London and Scotland in December which she thought were quite good. The rest of our conversation was mainly small talk.
Mom seemed to be in reasonably good health with the exception that the mole on the left side of her nose has appeared to grow and become even more noticeable. But even though she sees dentists and optometrists, the prospect of seeing a doctor or dermatologist doesn't fit into her Christian Science "theology".
We left Mimi's and took her back to the Franklin's and spoke briefly to them when we found that Mom still had a storage unit in So. Cal. which costs her $200 a month and earlier she had complained about the drop in her social security of $500 when my dad died. Both Judge Franklin and we were a bit perplexed that she would not close out that facility. So, I think I will write her a letter to suggest that she follow through and do that.
All in all, as Bryce might say, an "interesting" evening for the bi-annual maternal visit.
As we seated Mom in the car, the Franklin's (the wife much younger) came out and began giving us other suggestions for dinner, but we settled on the nearby Mimi's off of 18th street. Mom looked like she had lost some weight from the last time we saw her at Ashley's and Bryce's wedding although she walked a little more stooped over.
Quickly seated at a rear booth, we were asked if wanted anything to drink while we reviewed the menu. Carolyn and I chose a chardonnay while Mom asked for coffee with no cream and water. Minutes later the waiter appeared with our beverages and cream for the coffee. Mom let him know that she didn't want cream, but Carolyn told him to just leave it as she'd use it for her coffee after dinner. Then, we ordered: salmon for Carolyn; a Cobb salad for me (I know); and, lamb shanks for Mom, if they had mint jelly. The waiter informed her that they didn't have mint jelly although others had asked for it, but that was a corporate decision. Mother was discouraged but chose to have them anyway as they came with gravy. My mom often doesn't treat the wait-staff with the kindness she would a friend, while my dad was always flirting with the waitresses.
Mom asked about Ashley and we told her of their recent adventures in Ireland and Carolyn allowed as she and Wanda were going to visit them in "the Fall" - nothing too specific. Evidently, Mom had been down in So. California about a week to see her dentist (who was cheaper than her dentist in Reno) and visit various friends. She had spoken with Charlie who was tied up trying to rent out two apartments in the complex he manages, and she had had dinner with Jani and Doug at their home earlier in her trip. She said that they are doing well and that their home is as neat as a pin with a lovely garden.
She inquired, again, about who I worked for and what my title was and was somewhat disappointed that I didn't have a business card on me that she could have. But, as most of my contacts are internal, I don't often carry cards with me. We showed her Carolyn's drawings and paintings of our trip to London and Scotland in December which she thought were quite good. The rest of our conversation was mainly small talk.
Mom seemed to be in reasonably good health with the exception that the mole on the left side of her nose has appeared to grow and become even more noticeable. But even though she sees dentists and optometrists, the prospect of seeing a doctor or dermatologist doesn't fit into her Christian Science "theology".
We left Mimi's and took her back to the Franklin's and spoke briefly to them when we found that Mom still had a storage unit in So. Cal. which costs her $200 a month and earlier she had complained about the drop in her social security of $500 when my dad died. Both Judge Franklin and we were a bit perplexed that she would not close out that facility. So, I think I will write her a letter to suggest that she follow through and do that.
All in all, as Bryce might say, an "interesting" evening for the bi-annual maternal visit.
Friday, July 16, 2004
Updates
Work has been fairly busy this last week as the commercial and land divisions come requesting new and updated proformas constantly mixed in with several long meetings on budgets and new company structures which effect my financial models thus requiring updates. Isn't business exciting!
Received a call from my mother yesterday who is had come down to Southern California to see her dentist. Carolyn and I are going to go up to Costa Mesa and pick her up at Judge Franklin's home and take her out to dinner tonight, as she will be flying back to Reno on Saturday.
The Lakers will have a totally different look and strategy (more running) with the departure of Shaq and Derek Fisher (Mr. 3 point) and who knows about Malone. It will be interesting to see if Kobe survives his rape trial and can actually play next fall and whether or not Kobe can put aside his ego and play as a team and work to make the other teammates better.
I still keep up to date on the most sensational trials going on - currently, Scott Peterson for killing his pregnant wife, Laci. The prosecution seems to doing a poor job of delivering a coherent story to the jury and has stumbled frequently allowing the defense to cast doubt about the thoroughness of the investigation.
I've been invited to another men's accountability grouping, in addition to the one on Thursday morning, which meets on Monday nights which I may begin attending as I'm without any formalized Bible study this summer.
Thankful that today is Friday and that I have a weekend to which to look forward.
Received a call from my mother yesterday who is had come down to Southern California to see her dentist. Carolyn and I are going to go up to Costa Mesa and pick her up at Judge Franklin's home and take her out to dinner tonight, as she will be flying back to Reno on Saturday.
The Lakers will have a totally different look and strategy (more running) with the departure of Shaq and Derek Fisher (Mr. 3 point) and who knows about Malone. It will be interesting to see if Kobe survives his rape trial and can actually play next fall and whether or not Kobe can put aside his ego and play as a team and work to make the other teammates better.
I still keep up to date on the most sensational trials going on - currently, Scott Peterson for killing his pregnant wife, Laci. The prosecution seems to doing a poor job of delivering a coherent story to the jury and has stumbled frequently allowing the defense to cast doubt about the thoroughness of the investigation.
I've been invited to another men's accountability grouping, in addition to the one on Thursday morning, which meets on Monday nights which I may begin attending as I'm without any formalized Bible study this summer.
Thankful that today is Friday and that I have a weekend to which to look forward.
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Montreal Black and White
Here are some of my attempts at black and white photography on our recent trip to Montreal and surrounds. Bryce gave me some advice on red filters and film type, but I think I still need to work on technique and exposure as most of these seem too dark to me. Suggestions are welcome.
Parc Lac Tremblant
Walk in the Woods
Waterfall
I love fences!
Parc Lac Tremblant
Walk in the Woods
Waterfall
I love fences!
Monday, July 12, 2004
A Clean Garage
Hurrah! With Carolyn out in Palm Springs with the Queens enjoying the spa and shopping, I had plenty of time to finish up in the garage. All my tools are now systematically hung, my wood vice installed, screws and nuts sorted, and bicycles and ladders hung out of the way. I even built a cabinet to house the cleaning supplies in the garage. Now all I have to do is to fix the garage door springs and I could actually park my car in the garage!! Who said miracles don't happen?
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
Recent Books
Currently, I'm reading the Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason which Carolyn and I had read about while on our trip to Quebec. Much like the Da Vinci Code, this novel is based on the secrets hidden within a 1499 novel Hypnerotomachia Poliphili . Two Princeton students struggle to divine the hidden meanings.
I guess this choice follows from my recent read of the aforementioned Da Vinci Code which I found an interesting summer read, but incredulous that so many find it intriguing as a revelation of the secrets that the Church has hidden for two thousand years such as (don't read further if you don't want to know the plot line) ....the fact?!? that Christ did not really die on the cross, that he was married to Mary Magdalene, and they had a daughter who represents the divine feminine that was squelched and hidden by the church of the fourth century. It amazes me that so many Americans hold to such varied conspiracy theories - the Church hiding the "fact" of Christ's child; the Bush/Saudi machinations of Fahrenheit 911; the mob/Cuban/CIA killing of JFK; the moon landing was faked, etc. An absolute lack of historical context or knowledge or reasoned analysis seems to be the norm for most people these days. It is much easier just to accept the "facts" presented by a skilled novelist or film maker.
I had been given Da Vinci Code by Dennis, my neighbor, along with three other books from Dan Brown which I read on my recent trip to Montreal: Digital Fortress ; Angels & Demons ; and, Deception Point. Dan creates some interesting premises in all three, but tends to go overboard with technologies that don't exist (anti-gravity matter, hypersonic planes) to wrap the novel up in the final fifty pages. Evidently, a more realistic ending isn't available as he has hyped his premise through the first eighty percent of the novel.
What's new on your reading list?
I guess this choice follows from my recent read of the aforementioned Da Vinci Code which I found an interesting summer read, but incredulous that so many find it intriguing as a revelation of the secrets that the Church has hidden for two thousand years such as (don't read further if you don't want to know the plot line) ....the fact?!? that Christ did not really die on the cross, that he was married to Mary Magdalene, and they had a daughter who represents the divine feminine that was squelched and hidden by the church of the fourth century. It amazes me that so many Americans hold to such varied conspiracy theories - the Church hiding the "fact" of Christ's child; the Bush/Saudi machinations of Fahrenheit 911; the mob/Cuban/CIA killing of JFK; the moon landing was faked, etc. An absolute lack of historical context or knowledge or reasoned analysis seems to be the norm for most people these days. It is much easier just to accept the "facts" presented by a skilled novelist or film maker.
I had been given Da Vinci Code by Dennis, my neighbor, along with three other books from Dan Brown which I read on my recent trip to Montreal: Digital Fortress ; Angels & Demons ; and, Deception Point. Dan creates some interesting premises in all three, but tends to go overboard with technologies that don't exist (anti-gravity matter, hypersonic planes) to wrap the novel up in the final fifty pages. Evidently, a more realistic ending isn't available as he has hyped his premise through the first eighty percent of the novel.
What's new on your reading list?
Monday, July 05, 2004
Fourth on the Lake
Saturday was spent partially doing those house work items, but also helping our neighbors, the Bethkes, ready their pontoon boat for our annual Fourth of July boat parade. Transformed to look like a Mississippi riverboat, we installed a "wheel house", gangplanks, an Uncle Sam who could wave to the crowds and a stern wheeler that turned as we piloted the "Islamare Queen" around the lake.
Islamare Queen
Sunday, after church, we boarded the Queen over to the club as we awaited all the other participants. It was a warm, but mild day, with belly flop and limbo contests going on at the club. Although, I'm certain the Bethkes would have won again, since they had taken 1st last year, they weren't eligible. But we had adult snow cones on board (frozen margaritas) with guacamole and chips and sandwiches as we cruised our inland waterway.
Then it was off to Niguel Shores to meet up with Wanda and the Kandas to barbecue and watch the fireworks both north and south. We grilled steaks and had grilled vegetables (Carolyn) and side dishes (Debbie) and cakes by Wanda and Debbie (fell off the Atkins plan again!). We laughed and talked and just had a great time.
Debbie and Steve
Sunset
Today, Monday, is a day off for me and I'm thankful for it as we started the day slowly, going over to our new Starbucks for the requisite amount of caffeine, sitting on the Bethke's deck for a review of the previous day's activities and then heading off mid-afternoon for a movie, Harry Potter.
Islamare Queen
Sunday, after church, we boarded the Queen over to the club as we awaited all the other participants. It was a warm, but mild day, with belly flop and limbo contests going on at the club. Although, I'm certain the Bethkes would have won again, since they had taken 1st last year, they weren't eligible. But we had adult snow cones on board (frozen margaritas) with guacamole and chips and sandwiches as we cruised our inland waterway.
Then it was off to Niguel Shores to meet up with Wanda and the Kandas to barbecue and watch the fireworks both north and south. We grilled steaks and had grilled vegetables (Carolyn) and side dishes (Debbie) and cakes by Wanda and Debbie (fell off the Atkins plan again!). We laughed and talked and just had a great time.
Debbie and Steve
Sunset
Today, Monday, is a day off for me and I'm thankful for it as we started the day slowly, going over to our new Starbucks for the requisite amount of caffeine, sitting on the Bethke's deck for a review of the previous day's activities and then heading off mid-afternoon for a movie, Harry Potter.
Thursday, July 01, 2004
John Remembered
I was thinking last Sunday as I cleaned and picked up the garage which had sort of gotten out of control about the times that Carolyn's dad, John, would come over and volunteer to help clean out the garage or paint a room or fertilize the lawn or help me put together a swing set for Ashley in dusk's darkening skies on Christmas eve.
John was a selfless father-in-law. One with whom you could just hang, joke, play or work. I know Carolyn misses him still and so do I as I miss that older male bonding. I'm sorry that Ashley didn't get to know him longer, but his spirit resides in our family still. That desire to be a servant to those around him without concern for status or seniority is truly a Biblical example and one I wish to emulate.
John we miss you.
John was a selfless father-in-law. One with whom you could just hang, joke, play or work. I know Carolyn misses him still and so do I as I miss that older male bonding. I'm sorry that Ashley didn't get to know him longer, but his spirit resides in our family still. That desire to be a servant to those around him without concern for status or seniority is truly a Biblical example and one I wish to emulate.
John we miss you.
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