Monthly Archives: September 2012

Our Chinese Students

We’re continuing our friendship with our Chinese students from last year. Today we had a cookout at some friends home. It was our first time with Kevin’s girlfriend, Lily. She’s very sweet. Picture 2 is Richard and Winnie, friends of … Continue reading

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Beautiful Flowers

 I love flowers, I love taking pictures of flowers. These flowers were in my niece’s yard in Portland, Oregon. I was there for the memorial service of my sister. I went around her yard and snapped pictures of all the … Continue reading

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Travel Log # 13 USA, Portland, Oregon

Flying into Portland and again leaving I had beautiful, spectacular views of the mountains. Mt Hood and Mt St. Helen. The mountain pictures I took from my seat on the plane, through the window! I’ve been to Portland, Oregon several … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary, Christy and Sean

Happy, Happy Anniversary, Christy and Sean! 19 years! Yeah! It doesn’t seem like 19 years to me. The years go by so quickly. You have such a beautiful family with your five children. It meant so much to your dad … Continue reading

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Three of the Meadow’s Dogs

I love dogs. Hmmmm, I think I’ve said that before. The other evening we had a family cookout at one of my niece’s house. Three of the Meadow’ dogs joined us. I was amazed! There was no barking, no chasing, … Continue reading

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Hot Air Balloon Fest

The past week and a half have been really tough. It’s almost like the world stopped. Well, I guess my world did stop. Tomorrow I fly to Portland, Oregon, Sunday will be the memorial service for Lorraine. Tuesday I come … Continue reading

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Thoughts

It’s strange how my mind is working this week after losing Lorraine. I’ve been busy working, thinking, and even talking when all of a sudden my mind takes me back to a day or time with Lorraine. Times I’ve not … Continue reading

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A New Week

A week has gone by since I received the news that my sister is gone. It’s so final. It’s like someone slammed the door shut. So I’ve been processing the news in my mind, in my heart, in my body. … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Richard

Happy Birthday, Richard. It’s not exactly a happy time in our lives. Losing Lorraine only three days ago has left me devastated and I think probably you too. I’m very glad I still have you. You’ve always been my big brother, … Continue reading

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Why Did You Leave Me?

Why did you leave me so soon, Lorraine? My only sister. Even though we lived half a country apart we kept the phone lines hot, usually in the night but sometimes earlier. Sometimes we discussed issues hot on the news … Continue reading

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