Something worth celebrating!

Julie & I are still flying high following the engagement of our son Josh to his friend Erika.  They've been dating for a little over a year and we absolutely adore her.  They are a lot of fun to be with.  Julie & I haven't quite got used to the idea of our son being of marrying age.  Josh had asked Erika's father's permission to marry her before he asked her.  Not sure where he got that old fashion chivalry, but it appears he's ready to take on the responsibility of being a husband.

They met at UNI through Camp Adventure which provides camping and day care for tens of thousands of military and foreign service personnel around the world.  This summer Josh will be directing a camp in Brussels, while Erika will be in England.  We're very proud of their service to those who give so much for our nation!

They both still have some schooling left to complete, but that's not stopping them from moving forward with wedding plans for next May.  They've already asked me to conduct the wedding.  Sure makes this old dad feel mighty good.

How blessed our lives our because Josh and Erika are part of our family.  We thank God for both of them!

Comments

[Trista]

Congratulations! How exciting for all of you!

[John]

I thought about getting my father-in-law's permission to marry, but at the time, I concluded that there was a good chance that he'd say no. Now he'd say yes, but he'd probably make me paint his house first, or someother laborious task to win Katherine's hand.