Category Archives: Family

Merry Christmas 2010!

Posted on 25 December 2010 by Administrator

Thanks for coming by to visit with the Vans!  We are thankful for good health, great kids, and an Amazing Savior in Jesus Christ! ERICA:  excelling at guitar, played allstar baseball with the boys and held her own, started 7th … Continue reading →

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time to start blogging again

Posted on 22 February 2010 by Administrator

Well, it’s now the end of February. I’ve basically been at the office until at least 6pm everyday since January first. Except the days I was traveling. Crazy busy time. I thought things were supposed to slow down. Well, I … Continue reading →

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Ode to my babe

Posted on 23 September 2008 by Administrator

Her name means love, and that’s what she is the love of my life. Her touch brings life and rhythm to my soul: the love of my life. She shows her strength in the joy of our kids the love … Continue reading →

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Thank you for your prayers

Posted on 10 May 2008 by Administrator

To all who have emailed and responded to me in the homegoing of my mom, thank you…. You’re words and letters have meant much to me and my family. It’s hard to sum up my mom’s life; I wish you … Continue reading →

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We lost my mom today

Posted on 5 May 2008 by Administrator

Today, my mom passed away. There, plain, and simple. I have more emotions inside than I care to articulate on the written (or electronic page). But, I also have a strange peace, as I look on my mom’s life, and … Continue reading →

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My birth dad is dying

Posted on 23 December 2007 by Administrator

Yesterday (Dec 22), I received an email from my birth dad’s brother, who informed me that my biological father is slipping away and slowly dying…. I was adopted at 3 days old, and have been a VanDusen my whole life. … Continue reading →

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MARA American advances!

Posted on 11 July 2007 by Administrator

A late inning comeback by the MARA National team was foiled by a clutch catch in center field, as the MARA American league All Stars beat the MARA National league All Stars 14-13 in the top of the 6th. There … Continue reading →

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District 3 playoffs

Posted on 8 July 2007 by Administrator

My son plays baseball at Matthews Athletic Recreation Association (MARA) in Matthews, NC. They have a wonderful Little League program, and are currently competing in the district playoffs for 11 year olds. I’m really proud of him, and the entire … Continue reading →

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Birthday Madness

Posted on 14 October 2006 by Administrator

Yesterday was our oldest daughter’s birthday. We had 10 girls come over for homemade meatballs and spaghetti, an outdoor movie (yes, I set up a projector and screen outside in 45 degree weather), and a sleepover. I crashed hard at … Continue reading →

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Family Fun Day to Grandfather Mountain

Posted on 16 April 2006 by Administrator

Since we all had off from school and work, we decided to take a family day trip to Grandfather Mountain, which is in the Blue Ridge Mountains outside of Boone, NC. Grandfather Mt. is privately owned by Mr. Hugh Morton, … Continue reading →

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