Graduations in California

Today we went to a graduation of one of the guys in our congregation. Danny graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a degree in history. He has been diligent for a long time. He and Angie are a precious couple. We then attended a barbeque at their condo near Huntington Beach. It was very special for John to be introduced to all of their friends and family as the their pastor. We are making wonderful memories at with these dear people.

Well, I am determined to learn how to blog. Our life in California is rich with new friends. Let me to introduce you to some of them so you can rejoice with us. John is doing well as the shepherd of this Redeemer Flock. I never dreamed this place existed. Yes, there is traffic, but what do you expect in Paradise!

Corrie and the girls were here for 6 weeks. Corrie took my place on the volleyball court one Monday. Jenna made friends with one of my favorite babies, Lauryn Kim. Lauren's daddy, Oak, is an elder in our church. Her mom and I love to go to Farmer's Market on Tuesdays. We sometimes eat Korean food after picking up great fresh produce.. This baby is actually learning to eat with chopsticks at 18 months.

Day with Joni

I borrowed a van and took seven ladies to a luncheon in Calabasas, north of Malibu. It is the PCA church where Joni goes. She was the speaker and was very inspirational. Funny that I was the driver, since I was the only one who had never been down that road. I do love the adventure of driving in California.

Eunice, Curtis Schweitzer, and Redeemer's latest New Members

Eunice Stephens came and visited me for an entire afternoon. We drove around the peninsula for some amazing views. What a blessing she has always been to me.

Curtis Schweitzer held his senior recital as a composer major at Biola University. John and I both attended and were amazed by his great talent. Curtis was one of my third graders in the second year I taught. What a joy to remember a little third grade boy and now to see him all grown up. Life is moving fast.

We had our second group of new members join today. Margarit is Armenian and was also baptised. She has become so special to me. She is a sign language interpreter working on her bachelors degree at Cal State Northridge. She comes on Saturday night and spends the night so she can be closer to our church on Sunday morning. I never knew how much I loved Armenian food. She is an amazing cook for 23 years old.

We had a picnic in our fabulous backyard for the college and career group. Mike, in the blue shirt, also joined the church. He is a young engineer just out of Grove City College in Pennsyvania. Looks like God even gave me Tiger back. :) Evie, holding Shammy, is our church administrator. The guy next to her in the shades is our cool music director.