Monday, July 28, 2008
Laura Myerchin Edgar
Hello everyone,
I was looking for our most recent photo of our family. Right to left is Joshua, Ashley, (Dieter, the newest member), Darrell and myself. Ashley was getting ready for prom 2008 and in the middle of the rush, we decided to do a family op. (Did you notice Dieter??? He imprinted on me but I am only 4th to Kathy and her two poodles.. Tappy and Shawna. Our children are growing up. Ashley will be a senior next year. She is really getting the opportunity to develop her leadership skills this year as she was selected to be co-captain of the cheerleading squad. She was also invited to be an Alpha Leader at her school. Ashley will be a spiritual mentor for a select number of underclassmen during the 2008/2009 school year. She has also signed up to work in the children's ministry with her Auntie Kathy. They chose to work with the three year olds because Alisa Jo (Joe's daughter) just turned three in May. Josh is becoming a fine young man. You know how everyone would talk about Grampa Joe saying that was the "salt of the earth...", Josh is reminiscent of his character traits. He participated in the canoe trip 2007 with Marsha, the brothers and Tom Jr. and loved it. He really appreciated the interaction and the love that was there. Josh has his drivers permit and is will get his license in November. Darrell is becoming the man that God had created from the beginning of time. Everyone has rough patches but ours was a... I guess the Grand Canyon comes to mind. As most of you know, we struggled with addictions for many years and I would say it is safe to say that we now have a strong recovery. I am delighted to know my husband now... I mean really know him. He is becoming emotionally available to most people he comes in contact with. He is the daddy that Ashley needed. He is the mentor that Josh needed. He is the solid, principled man that I needed. Darrell loves us and we are so grateful. Of course, we don't live in the land of perfectionism but the fruit of the spirit is so good. Love, peace, joy, kindness, faithfulness, patience, endurance and self control is refreshing. And life giving. He is willing to work a solid recovery program and we are all reaping the benefits. Darrell's a good man and I don't think anyone would have said that a few years ago. Oh, and he loooves Dieter. We used to be cat people until this little raggamuffin came into our lives. Darrell used to call Dieter vermon but now he is the "best dog ever!". Me, I'm giving back and just being so thankful.
I was looking for our most recent photo of our family. Right to left is Joshua, Ashley, (Dieter, the newest member), Darrell and myself. Ashley was getting ready for prom 2008 and in the middle of the rush, we decided to do a family op. (Did you notice Dieter??? He imprinted on me but I am only 4th to Kathy and her two poodles.. Tappy and Shawna. Our children are growing up. Ashley will be a senior next year. She is really getting the opportunity to develop her leadership skills this year as she was selected to be co-captain of the cheerleading squad. She was also invited to be an Alpha Leader at her school. Ashley will be a spiritual mentor for a select number of underclassmen during the 2008/2009 school year. She has also signed up to work in the children's ministry with her Auntie Kathy. They chose to work with the three year olds because Alisa Jo (Joe's daughter) just turned three in May. Josh is becoming a fine young man. You know how everyone would talk about Grampa Joe saying that was the "salt of the earth...", Josh is reminiscent of his character traits. He participated in the canoe trip 2007 with Marsha, the brothers and Tom Jr. and loved it. He really appreciated the interaction and the love that was there. Josh has his drivers permit and is will get his license in November. Darrell is becoming the man that God had created from the beginning of time. Everyone has rough patches but ours was a... I guess the Grand Canyon comes to mind. As most of you know, we struggled with addictions for many years and I would say it is safe to say that we now have a strong recovery. I am delighted to know my husband now... I mean really know him. He is becoming emotionally available to most people he comes in contact with. He is the daddy that Ashley needed. He is the mentor that Josh needed. He is the solid, principled man that I needed. Darrell loves us and we are so grateful. Of course, we don't live in the land of perfectionism but the fruit of the spirit is so good. Love, peace, joy, kindness, faithfulness, patience, endurance and self control is refreshing. And life giving. He is willing to work a solid recovery program and we are all reaping the benefits. Darrell's a good man and I don't think anyone would have said that a few years ago. Oh, and he loooves Dieter. We used to be cat people until this little raggamuffin came into our lives. Darrell used to call Dieter vermon but now he is the "best dog ever!". Me, I'm giving back and just being so thankful.
2 comments:
Sure great to see your post Laura. You have a wonderful looking family. So the canoe trip in Minnesota was about 1 year ago. Seems like a longer time, that sure was fun. It brings back many found memories. Might have to post of few pics from that trip!
Marsha
Darrel and Laura: What a wonderful family and how Southern CA everyone looks.
The combination of life styles, sun and the attitudes of S. Cal just begets a beautiful kind of people (family).
I know all of your futures are as beautiful as the pics. Uncle Tom
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