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 [...]
Posted on October 13th, 2011 by Josh Champagne
Filed under: Audio / Video, Family, Thinking Aloud | No Comments »
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 [...]
Posted on May 10th, 2008 by Josh Champagne
Filed under: Family, Thinking Aloud | No Comments »
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.
Posted on October 21st, 2007 by Josh Champagne
Filed under: Family | No Comments »
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. [...]
Posted on July 14th, 2006 by Josh Champagne
Filed under: Family | No Comments »
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 [...]
Posted on July 3rd, 2006 by Josh Champagne
Filed under: Family, Photos | No Comments »
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:
Posted on April 28th, 2006 by Josh Champagne
Filed under: Family | No Comments »
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, [...]
Posted on April 21st, 2006 by Josh Champagne
Filed under: Family | No Comments »
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 [...]
Posted on April 18th, 2006 by Josh Champagne
Filed under: Family | No Comments »
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.
Posted on April 18th, 2006 by Josh Champagne
Filed under: Family | 2 Comments »
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 [...]
Posted on September 24th, 2005 by Josh Champagne
Filed under: Family | 1 Comment »