Friends and Godchildren

During the second half of our travels we had the opportunity to see and visit with a few of our favorite people. We would be remiss if we did not share their photos with their families and friends.

Lois! I think she may be embarrassed to acknowledge we first met in 1982. I guess about that time she must have been maybe 18? Lois taught our two girls to play violin via the Suzuki Method. We held various volunteer positions with the Suzuki Group over the years and the titular head was always Lois. Ask me and I will tell you this is the photo of a lady made of pure patience, love and acceptance of all children regardless of their abilities. She became a semi-member of our family and we still love her!

Jennifer. Here again is the photo of a lady who has helped us in too many ways to list. She perserveres with a level head and coolness but always with wamth and affection. We have grown to treasure dear Jennifer.

This is Bill. We have known each other and worked together for about 20 years. Dinner with him is always an adventure so this one was no exception. He can be best described as a gentle giant with an intellect to be respected. Each time we visit the Southeast Bill is on our list of people to see.


This Bill is the husband of my faithful friend and companion Loretta.

This is Loretta. If I could choose a sister or daughter -- Loretta would top that list. We were a working team. Most of the time Loretta was at the helm guiding me through. Boy oh boy, she put up with me for almost 10 years.

Golfing buddy and friend. Here is Will. Will had a total hip replacement (THR) and has encouraged me in my upcoming THR. John would see Will about twice each week at his favorite golf course - Applewood.

Our second golfing buddy and friend, Norman. Norman is a perpetual bachelor. I would often ride along in the cart when John played golf and spent some of the time trying to do some match making for Norm. No luck. He seems to have a steady stream of ladies. That is because he is so darn cute!

These are two of our six godchildren, Georgie and June. We were fortunate to have time to visit with the entire family over lunch. Wow can they pack away pancakes. Jacob and John (twins 18) lead the pack in that competition.



Rather than a bunch of photos - we took a video of our six godchildren. John and Jacob are both off to college. Georgie is now a junior in high school (Oh how the time flies.) The triplets, James, Josh and June are in elementary school.