The eagle has landed!

Krista and I sit in the active passenger unloading and loading zone, looking for any glimpse of Michael.

The airlines tell us his plane has landed. He is here in Oregon, somewhere. What a time of the year to be traveling.

Here comes someone, no its not Michael. Maybe it's time to move along a little bit. But we're nestled so nicely right behind the policeman.

I see him.

This is a test blog.

Blast from the Past

We arrived in Hardin, Montana 24 1/2 years ago to be assistant pastors at Hardin Open Bible Church. We had four children (Bre - 6; Krista - 4; Josiah - 2 and Jamin - 6 months). When we left four years later we had 1 1/2 more children (Jared - 1 1/2 and Arielle  - in womb); many priceless lessons, and treasured memories.

Dad came home from coffee one day and told Mom he'd seen Rodale and he said his mother was in town for the month. WE were also in town. It turned out Michael couldn't come with us as he is gallivanting down the interstates - but today Mom and I went to spend an afternoon reminiscing with Lorraine Lachenmeier.

Mom and Lorraine

Lorraine and I worked together on a few Valentine's Banquets, she taught me how to think of big crowds -  movement and food requirements etc.  She was Grandma Lorraine to many children growing up in Hardin Open Bible. I learned much from her.  We had fun today remembering events, people and places.....Lorraine now lives in CA and I travel in an RV - but we met today in Springfield, OR.

Me & Lorraine

 Lorraine's encouragement and friendship is one of many treasured memories from our years in Hardin.