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 of my life.
Our home is the refuge I long to enjoy
the love of my life.
Her kiss is the sweetest and […]
…Alaska’s flag, what it means to you…” That is what I remember of the opening line of the pledge to the Alaskan flag. I lived there from 1973 until I left for college in 1983. My folks left Anchorage in 1991, and my sister in 1995.
As most of you know, our small […]
This week was a shocker and a sleeper.
The shocker was my admin, Melissa, has taken another job w/in BGEA at the Billy Graham Library. It’s a promotion for her, and I’m glad that she is able to move up in the organization. The library is getting a great admin, and a great […]
Yesterday, my in-laws said goodbye to their cat of 16 years: Sonny Boy. He was a Himalayan cat w/ sass and attitude. Over the last years, his life became a series of spit up, late night whining, and a bladder that couldn’t hold its water. He gave my father in law […]
I have cleared my comments awaiting moderation, thanks to Nick Ciske. Nick, you rock. Thank you Askimet.
My dad and the family are doing well. thanks to everyone for your prayers. We know that God is with us.
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. Just over 4 years ago, I made contact w/ my birth mother Patty, and our […]
“on the road again… just can’t wait to get on the road again…” The strains of that old Willie Nelson song beckon me from time to time. I do love traveling: meeting people, going to unique places, enjoying new experiences, seeing my great God at work around the world. But […]
Wow, how time has flied! It’s nice to have some time to myself and relax a bit.
We had a nice time w/ my birth mom, Miss Patty. I hope she enjoyed her time in Charlotte; we nearly ran her ragged! But I think she enjoyed herself. We were […]
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 team for coming together. I refuse to comment on their […]
Happy July 4th everyone. I’m enjoying a day at home, maybe some pool time later, a good old fashioned cookout, and some fireworks. Just a good day of rest.
I grew up in a very conservative (politically) family, and learned about God and country. It was a good thing to be educated on […]