The five of us had a rare gathering at our nephew’s (Otto Kemp) wedding in San Clemente in November.
2024 Highlights
Welcome!
It’s that time of year when we refect on the blessing of friendship and family. We’re glad you stopped by.
We’ve put together some photos and memories from 2024 – now coming to an end. The New Year is coming!
We are thankful for good health, our home of six years, the joy of parenthood and grandparenting, and the support of cherished friends.
Scroll down and you’ll see –
- The Duncans in Fontana, California
- The Ostranders in Melbourne, Florida
- The Kemps in San Diego, California
- Travel Memories
- Rosena Ranch
- More from 2024
- Leave a message
Enjoy!
Ken and Carolyn
Epcot – October
The Duncans - Fontana
We’re celebrating Will’s engagement to Breanne!
Thanksgiving Day
with the extended Duncan family.
The Ostranders - Melbourne, Florida
We had a nearly two week visit with our Florida family in October/November
A sweet time – visiting Florida sites, celebrating Halloween, and taking in two football games – Friday Night Lights. Noah graduates High School this year and plans to play College Football at Harding University in Arkansas.
Halloween
MCC Hustler Football
Sonya and Kevin opened their second location for their home-good store – GOLD LEAF –
at the Natural History Museum in San Diego’s Balboa Park
Kevin, Sonya, Emerson and Quinn spent a long weekend in New York City just before Thanksgiving
Travel Memories from 2024
Spring Green, Wisconsin: Randy and Arlene Carver
Randy and Arlene have lived in Spring Green most all their lives. It’s as close to a family home as we share – Carolyn’s mom and dad lived next door in their retirement years.
While visiting Spring Green, we took in Shaekspeare’s King Lear at the outdoor American Players Theater. Carolyn’s brother, Roger, and Janet joined us for the daytime performance.
Bruce and Judy Campbell, Spartanburg, South Carollina
Judy, Carolyn’s sister, and her husband Bruce weathered the storm Helene. We surveyed damage in the neighborhood. The Campbell’s home escaped serious damage… but Bruce and Judy spent five full days without power.
Dennis and Mary Ann Hollinger – Charlotte, North Carolina
Dennis was a classmate at Moody Bible Institute, and then, along with Mary Ann, studied with us at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. We’ve stayed in touch through the years though we lived on both sides of the country. Now retired, Dennis served as President of Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary with distinction for close to a decade.
Scott and Norene Chesebro, Hyde Park, Illinois
One of my best pals from Bible School, Scott Chesebro, went on to earn his Ph.D. at Notre Dame. He spent his career directing the Chicago Center, entertaining college students from across the country a semester at time to both earn college credits and get an up close and personal experience of the city of Chicago – mainly the South Side. We spent a few days in October with Scott and Norene, walking the University of Chicago and checking out the massive Obama Presidential Center – under construction.
North Suburban EFC Youth Group Reunion
While attending Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, I was Youth Pastor at the North Suburban Ev. Free Church in Deerfield – 1972-74. We attended a reuion hosted by Youth Group leader Brad Thompson in Arlington Heights, Illinois – 5o years later.
Spirits and Spirituality Retreat – Lake Hartwell, Georgia
Every other Sunday, we gather with friends from all over the country for a group we call “Spirits and Spirituality.” This is our second 4-day, 3-night retreat. Last year – Whidbey Island. This year – Lake Hartwell in Georgia.
Rosena Ranch
Meet our Golden Retriever
Brandy
1.5 Years Old
Joined our family January 2024
Thanks for reminiscing with us over an eventful year.
Carolyn and I wish you a blessed holiday season… and a