"John, thank you for putting this together. There were (and still are!) so many wonderful people who have crossed our paths. This tribute to those whose lives and memories will live in our hearts is a reminder of the love we had (have) for God and of…"
"Hey John, great to finally "see" you here! Welcome aboard and enjoy finding long lost family and friends. I'm still in the same place I was when I last saw you and it feels good/strange to have lived in the same place for so many years. The nomadic…"
"I think I saw a statistic which said that like....95% of all hurricane deaths are from drowning.
That freakin storm surge is an incredible force too. Water is so powerful."
"For some reason hurricanes and tropical weather are a great interest of mine, even though I obviously never have to warn for them in South Dakota (tornadoes are enough here).
In either event, bathtubs or bathrooms are considered safe than other…"
"John and Kevin thanks for your thoughts. The subtle thing about hurricanes is that you are aware of them for many days in advance, just not their exact path. St Croix had not had a direct hit for over 70 years, so as with most adventures, people…"
"Wow! Like John said, what a story! My oldest brother, Chris Nye, lived through Hugo over on St Thomas, USVI. He lives neqar a place called "Red Hook".Their home is made of concrete block, so, he put his wife and little daughter in the bathtub during…"
HUGO: THE WINDS OF CHANGEHugo changed my life. "Hugo", the name itself unpretentious, unassuming, and innocuous, has been etched indelibly upon my brain. There have been other hurricanes - David, Frederick, Gilbert, and even Carol - plus many more I…
"Hello Barbie and welcome. Great to see you here. Have fun catching up with everyone. Lots of wonderful memories and friendships have been renewed on these pages. Give our love to Don and the rest of your beautiful family and hope to catch up with…"
"Hello Carol. Great to "see" you on this site. It's been over 30 years since we were in the Corps together! Lots of wonderful memories and friendships have been rekindled from this site. John R and many others have provided a platform to reconnect…"
"Elise, thanks for the wonderful reply. I have always cherished your friendship. I was in Jamaica for two years after we graduated then I was in the Virgin Islands until 1989. I've been married since 82 and both our sons were born in St. Croix. We…"
"Elise, great to see you here. Have fun catching up with many friends from yesteryear. There are many memories and friendships that have been renewed from this site and it's always fun to see so many familar names! Take care and it's nice knowing…"
"Hello Susan, glad to see you made it to this site. It's been fun catching up with friends from yesteryear. I'm sorry to hear about your farm being flooded, but it sounds as if you are taking the right steps towards rebuilding your losses. Let me…"
David, Noel and I met in San Francisco. I stayed there after going WOW in 82-83. We were married in 86 and lived in the Bay area until 91. Both our kids were born in California. We moved here to be near my parents, but also because we believed it to be God's will. And we still do! We've enjoyed living here, and God has increased our home fellowship. He has also prospered Noel's business (he's a painting contractor). I am working part time now as an office manager, trying to help out a little with both kids in college. But mainly I love working the Word and teaching it and praying for God's people. We like to travel. Noel is from the Philippines, so we travel west mostly. We want to make another trip to Europe, and I'd love for Noel to see Africa. But just don't know when...!? Meanwhile, we're blessed doing what we gotta do day by day! Life is good. We moved my mother to Cambridge MD a couple of months ago to live near my oldest brother. I am flying up the end of Feb to celebrate her 92nd birthday with her! It'll be a quick visit because I have to come back on Sunday. That's some of our news. I suppose I ought to post some of that on my profile so I don't need to write it to everyone! okay - love ya! will keep in touch. Barbara
David!! How are you? I saw Greg Moore a couple of weeks ago at a class we are taking and he told me about this website. I only signed on last night. It's a little overwhelming at first - but I've enjoyed remembering people and catching up with folks I know. I love the family pictures you have posted. I am going to try to figure out how to do some fancy stuff like that.. eventually. What are you doing these days? Love you, brother! Barbara
David, I guess that was 1st year in Weirwille , Right? But I can't remember the others. You'll have to refresh my memory. Where are you in VA. We are about 1 hr east of Richmond.
Great to hear from you.
Keep in touch.
David, Family here for Christmas (early) and we've been going through pictures. Found the ones from Jamaica to send you. I've scanned them, but not seeing your email address (???). Maybe it's here...just not seeing it. Anyway, I'm ready to send them your direction......Let me know how... Rhonda Stephenson
Hi David! great to hear from you. ...and the photos are neat. Was so terrific to have some time with you a year ago in MD. What great memories we all share. It was a hunger for the Word that brought us all together...to get to know God and His Son...and Ephesians still reads the same as it always did.
You're the best. Our greatest days are ahead. He'll meet us at our desire. Keep in touch.
Hi David
I responded to you once I read your post to me, but did not click on “Add Comment” below. Did not know I had to. You have not changed at all. Why did you leave the VA and moved to mud-sliding, earth-shaking, smokey CA? I know God is taking good care of you. We lived in El Monte during our apprentice yr as WOWs. I loved the state, but my wife was afraid of the earthquakes, mudslides and the flooding rains. She prefers Florida's hurricanes. LOLThanks for sending me a note. It means a lot to me you remembered me. Who did you marry? anyone I know?
We have three children:
Tamika Maria 18 a froshman at Florida Gulf Coast University, psychology major GPA 3.8 and beautiful like her mother, but my brains LOL. She was a color guard in high school and took dancing lessons and became quite good at it. She danced a ballet solo…you know on her tows, in a show put on by her music teacher. I was very impressed and proud. I proudly told my neighbors sitting next to me that that beautiful girl dancing is MY DAUGHTER.
Corban Roberto 16, a jr in hs, honors roll consecutively, self taught guitarist and doing a concert later this morning 12/09 in Orlando. He will seek a law degree and plans to play guitar as a hobby. Would enter Julliard if accepted, but not a priority. He played a solo in a show at his hs. I was very impressed and blessed. I proudly told my neighbors sitting next to me that that handsome young man playing that 12-string guitar is MY SON. That's right!
Landon Bernard 14 a 7th grader and also honors student, a drummer, not self taught though, he’s taking lessons from a Julliard grad and plans to play drums in the high school band in 2 yrs. At that time, I will say to my neighbors sitting next to me that that handsome young man playing those drums is MY SON.
My boys get their musical aptitude probably from their aunt, Diane’s sister, for Diane and I are great dancers at best, not musicians.
Email me or call me rjmathome@earthlink.net
727 244 2934
Luv u,
Roberto
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I just went back to Pa. in August. I saw my mom and Janet and her family.
God bless! .
Great to hear from you.
Keep in touch.
Don
You're the best. Our greatest days are ahead. He'll meet us at our desire. Keep in touch.
Kevin
I responded to you once I read your post to me, but did not click on “Add Comment” below. Did not know I had to. You have not changed at all. Why did you leave the VA and moved to mud-sliding, earth-shaking, smokey CA? I know God is taking good care of you. We lived in El Monte during our apprentice yr as WOWs. I loved the state, but my wife was afraid of the earthquakes, mudslides and the flooding rains. She prefers Florida's hurricanes. LOLThanks for sending me a note. It means a lot to me you remembered me. Who did you marry? anyone I know?
We have three children:
Tamika Maria 18 a froshman at Florida Gulf Coast University, psychology major GPA 3.8 and beautiful like her mother, but my brains LOL. She was a color guard in high school and took dancing lessons and became quite good at it. She danced a ballet solo…you know on her tows, in a show put on by her music teacher. I was very impressed and proud. I proudly told my neighbors sitting next to me that that beautiful girl dancing is MY DAUGHTER.
Corban Roberto 16, a jr in hs, honors roll consecutively, self taught guitarist and doing a concert later this morning 12/09 in Orlando. He will seek a law degree and plans to play guitar as a hobby. Would enter Julliard if accepted, but not a priority. He played a solo in a show at his hs. I was very impressed and blessed. I proudly told my neighbors sitting next to me that that handsome young man playing that 12-string guitar is MY SON. That's right!
Landon Bernard 14 a 7th grader and also honors student, a drummer, not self taught though, he’s taking lessons from a Julliard grad and plans to play drums in the high school band in 2 yrs. At that time, I will say to my neighbors sitting next to me that that handsome young man playing those drums is MY SON.
My boys get their musical aptitude probably from their aunt, Diane’s sister, for Diane and I are great dancers at best, not musicians.
Email me or call me rjmathome@earthlink.net
727 244 2934
Luv u,
Roberto
You are so right! This is a better medium than a funeral for sure! Let's not be having any more of those please!
This is a great way to keep in touch,
Dana