Attending a local event – Swan Motorcross – motorcycle. Took the Kronester children – Jan, Jana, Ken and Kim Anna. For each race we would go to a new location to watch. They spent most of the time flying through the sky – it was exciting to watch for all of us. I had not been to a similar event since going with my brothers and Dad.
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Well Drilling Rig
Checking out the well drilling rig with Bob Atkinson – his wife Maggie and him donated the funds for the purchase of the rig in honor of their parents. We used the rig with our well drilling programs for a couple years and haven’t used the last year or so. We had a time of re-dedication as the rig will be placed in a container and sent to the Africa Mercy and will be heading to Ghana, West Africa to provide fresh water in some already identified 38 sites.
Pupusa Grande
What is a pupusa? It is to the El Salvadorians what hamburgers are to the Americans. Made from MASECA corn mill, it will have cheeses, vegetables and sometimes chicken in the middle. My friend Lilian and her husband invited us to dinner at her house. She is El Salvadorian by birth and raised in California. She is married to Ciaran and they have one daughter. We all enjoyed the time together. Lilian is teaching Alicia how to make them. Reminds me of our time in La Union, El Salvador in ’99 and ’00.
Desk Location in Education
My work station where I serve with Udo and Alicia as we are finalizing the proposals for the Caribbean Mercy. Sometimes it can be a little loud and so I put my headphones and listen to the radio over the internet – something I just learned about in the past couple months – as on the ship this is not possible due to our satellite connection.
Jeremy Birthday ’05
Look who’s 6 years old – my nephew Jeremy – son of Jay and Julie.
Uncle Keith sent a Veggie Tales paint and coloring book. I called him and talked with him on the telephone and he was sure to tell me ‘I’m 6 years old’. Miss not being there with him and others for their celebrations, but I do what I can.
Jaylie Birthday 05
My niece opening her gift from Uncle Keith – a soft and lovable stuffed dog – Julie said that when she opened the box she said ‘Hi Dog’. She is the daughter of my brother Jay and his wife Julie.
Jan Kronester
Saturday morning is soccer game morning in the town of Van, TX. Udo’s son is in the middle of the picture #9. While Udo was away on the ship in Mobile-Gulf Coast, I took Jan to his practises and game.
Former CBM Crew, now on the Africa Mercy
Photo of dear friends who used to be on the Caribbean Mercy, but who are now following the Lord’s will to serve on the Africa Mercy. Taken while my friends, Paulina & Lene were visiting.
Hurricane Rita
Hurricane Rita – we have found ourselves in the path of this strong storm. I have recently learned how to listen to a radio station over the internet – so I found KSBJ Christian Radio from Houston. As I watched on the television the response of the Texan people to those evacuees from Louisiana and heard of the hospitality of Houston in particular, I heard the same over the radio. Then just this week, the communities of Galveston, Houston and others have evacuated out of the area themselves, many have come up to North East Texas (for those who were not sure where Lindale, TX is located). The entire community living on the base gathered together and we reviewed our disaster preparedness plan so we know what to do in situations of flooding, loss of power & water, wind damage, and medical injuries. We do not know at this time what type of response we will have to the Texas Gulf Coast, we will evaluate on Monday, depending on the local affect.
Food Bank
Sept 16 – Spent the day as a volunteer at the local food bank – which serves locals and also those evacuees from the Gulf Coast.