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Bloodlines

This is a great documentary by John Piper.  I’m the 2nd individual in my entire multi-generational, “white”, Western-European descended, family to marry “inter-racially”.  I have always loved the way the Gospel of Jesus Christ tears down barriers and stone-faced ideologies, whether religious or otherwise. John talks about the human family and adoption and race in [...]

Family Social Interaction – A.D. 2008

Blogs and other social read/write media are great for staying in touch across the miles.  But don’t forget to interact with those closest to you, you know, the people you see every day, like your family and/or church group. This picture from a business e-newsletter I received today sparked these thoughts. So, now I’m going [...]

Fall Color – 59 Years Ago

My great-grandfather took this photo of fall color near Grand Gorge, New York on October 10, 1948. The woman in the photo is his wife, my great-grandmother.

Getting Plugged In

Well, here I am writing from the US of A as a resident instead of a visitor.  I’m enjoying all kinds of new experiences: A new country.  The US is very similar to Canada actually. A new town.  Going from pop. 70,000 to 15,000 is actually a big difference for me. A new driver’s license.  [...]

Moving

Well, our move will be underway, beginning at 7am Wednesday, when we will be picking up one of those old orange and white trucks that are so commonly seen along various intersates with the hood propped open. (Hopefully we won’t have that kind of an adventure.) Hey, if you have any hints, tips or interesting [...]

After the Funeral – Photos

The funeral for my dad went beautifully. Thank you to all who were able to participate and come. The funeral was recorded and is available to friends and family on a two audio CD set for the asking. Here are two photos that were on the slideshow at the funeral:

Obituary

The following obituary appeared in the Chilliwack Progress newspaper on Friday, April 21st, 2006. Robert (Bobby) Champagne went home to his Heavenly Father Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the age of 62. He was born August 5, 1943 to Bob and Rita Champagne in Manchester, NH. He attended high school and college in Sherbrooke, Quebec, [...]

Funeral Time & Directions

I just want to take a moment to say "Thank-you" on behalf of our family, to all who have sent their love and condolences. Some of the details for the funeral have been finalized, so I'll list them here: Funeral will be Monday, April 24th, 2006, 11:00am at Peace Lutheran Church in Silvana, WA. (directions [...]

Funeral Information – Robert A. Champagne

My dad, Robert A. Champagne (1943-2006) passed away early this morning after a long struggle with prostate cancer. I will post more information, funeral time & place, etc. when it becomes available. Thank you all for your love and prayers.

Mt. Cheam Attempt

View of Mt. Cheam from Chilliwack My brother and I made a sincere attempt at climbing Mt. Cheam today. We started out early (5:45am) and found the turn off that we needed 28kms down Chilliwack Lake Rd. After that, things quickly got confusing. The dirt & gravel road had multiple turn offs and trails, but [...]