Friends and Family

When I lived in Wichita, Kansas (1977-1982), I met one of my dearest friends Gordon - the tallest on the right. His family was like my family and Gordon and became as close as brother and sister. 30+ years later the bond is stronger than ever. But it was with sadness that we all came together this week to celebrate the life of Gordon's mother, Darnell, who passed away on Palm Sunday. Gordon's sister Debbie - next to him - wrote a beautiful tribute to their mother and shared it with us at the service. The rest of the siblings in the picture are, to the left of Debbie, Melinda, Tony and Michael.

Another college friend, Margo, drove down from Omaha this morning for the service. We'll get together this evening to reminisce and share a bottle of wine.