Our Family Picture of the Year
This is our favorite picture from 2007. Yes, the photo was manipulated a bit but a little photoshop never hurt anyone.
I thought things were supposed to slow down during the summer?
I remember spending a lot of time at my Grandma and Grandpa’s house when I was growing up. These memories are very vivid, despite the fact that they happened a couple of decades ago. So, in turn, I am glad to provide this opportunity to my boys.
This is Tony’s week with Grandma and Grandpa. (RJ had his week in June. We thought it best to spread the visits out a little bit to provide some recovery time.) This is not the first time Tony has spent the night somewhere else, but it is the longest time.
This is a welcome break for Beth and me. Between my seventy hour work weeks I find it difficult to give the boys the attention that they need. My hours have also changed to coincide with the European business day since I am working with folks from the UK. (They even had me working on the Fourth, but I made them all wish me a happy Independence Day, so I was amused enough to keep on working.)
Beth has been busy with her home business, but she seems much more relaxed than when she was working an office job. I am happy for her, and her lack of stress is much better for me, too.
24 Notes That Tap Deep Emotions
Duty and Honor, in 24 Notes. I have played taps many times … too many times to count. The two times that are the most vivid in my mind are my grandfather’s funeral and my wife’s grandfather’s funeral. I remember them because they are the closest to my heart. Please, take time today to remember.
“Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G. I. One died for your soul; the other for your freedom.”
Fading light dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.
From afar drawing nigh — Falls the night.Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, from the hills, from the sky.
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.Then good night, peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear — Friend, good night.
Retirement!!!
No, not for me. My Dad retired from the railroad today. Click on the picture to visit the full album.
In Loving Memory of Aunt Debbie
Deborah J. Montgomery, 59, of Jerusalem Twp., OH passed away peacefully Friday, September 8, 2006, at the Medical University of Ohio. She was born July 21, 1947, in Fairmount, WV to Clarence and Betty Gump. A devout Christian she was active in various church activities which included, Sunday School Teacher, Jr. Church, Puppet Theater, School Librarian and Church Mission work. Deborah is survived by her loving husband, of 39 years, John; children, Faith E. (Andrew) Furtney, Russell K. (Melissa) Montgomery and Lillie A. Montgomery; grandchildren, Rana Daye, Tasha Rose, Amos and Christa Joy Furtney and one on the way. She is also survived by her father, Clarence Gump and siblings, David Gump, [Rebekah] Carpenter and Amy Fitkin. Friends may visit Freck Funeral Chapel, Wynn at Pickle Rd. (419) 693-9304, Monday, September 11, 2006, from 2-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Christ Community Church, 303 W. 4th St. Genoa, OH where friends will be received one hour prior to service. Burial will take place in Union Dale Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Christian Academy c/o Christ Community Church.