Category Archives: Family & Friends

Davis, California, buddies!

Way back in time, in the 70’s, we were in a young couples’ bible study while Roy was working on his undergrad degree at UC Davis.  Amazingly, many of our friends from that group still live in Davis, and many …

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One of our library sisters!

Ralleau has worked at her local elementary school library ever since her kids were in school there, and they are in their 30’s!  It was so fun to go with her and help stamp and sticker new books, so they …

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A week full of friends and family = a full heart!

We had a delightful time being with Steve and Launa and their daughter Kari’s family on the nut farm (they have almonds).  Hey, how do you pronounce almonds?  With the “l”?  With an “ah” for the “a” or an “a” …

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Roy was a busy guy last week!

Going to an Angels’ game in Anaheim and having a foul ball tossed to him!blog Roy bball

Enjoying his favorite hamburger in the whole world, In N Out!

blog Roy in n outMeandering through the L.A.Co. fair with me and my sister – sometimes we just …

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Redeemer Cov, Tulsa, OK is a-okay!

Oh we had wonderful chats and times for catching up with friends last weekend in Tulsa. It is a bit overwhelming to have so many people come up to you to tell you they’ve been praying, to let you know …

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Camping with the kids at Ludington!

Oh what fun!!!  We enjoyed a few days’ camping with Josh, Kimia, Maddie, Maia, and Emrie.  The 2 older girls climbed the lighthouse with me, all of us getting a bit spooked out on the spiral see through stairs, but …

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Thanking the Lord for the gift of good health

I’m not going to put up the photo of a shirtless Roy with his heart monitor on, but he and I both had some follow up testing after our routine physicals, and we’ve gotten the all okay from our Dr.!  …

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My “big” sister

A little while back I wrote a bit about my big sister – I toyed with “older” and then chose big, and there was a little comment made as a result of that choice – oh well.  I just want …

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Delightful times with the kids!

Whether we’re at the zoo or the fair or at home on the farm, we are totally soaking in the enjoyment of being with our kids and grands.  It is great to live so close, just 9 minutes from our …

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So MANY kindnesses!!!! We are thankful and humbled!!!

As we have settled into our little rental home in Plymouth, Indiana, so many folks have helped and welcomed and even surprised us!  From technically gifted friends (ie nerds), like Jay, for our video editing,blog Jay

and Brian (sorry no photo) …

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