From Whence We've Come

Thirty years ago this June, I walked across the stage and received my high school diploma from Klamath Union High School (Klamath Falls, Oregon). That fateful evening marked the end of one era and the beginning of another. These thirty years have witnessed many twists and turns. I get to attend my reunion this July. I will see old friends and acquaintances. We'll remember old times and I expect I'll experience my share of embarrassing moments.

It's been 30 years and well more than 30 pounds. I was pretty skinny back then, but no longer. I sang in the choirs and was active in my church. I was conservative back then, not so much anymore. I thought it would be fun to be a youth minister, but discovered that wasn't my thing. Funny, but of my friends who thought they'd be a "pastor," I seem to have been the only one who chose the road and it chose me perhaps more than I chose it. I thought I'd be a professor, but ended up with a congregation.

So, thirty years hence, life has taken its twists and turns. I'm married now for almost 23 years and have a 16 year old (well he'll be 16 on Monday). We got his wisdom teeth taken out as a present -- aren't we kind? The journey has been long, but it is far from over. Won't you join me on the trail!

Note -- the logo is for our reunion -- a bicentennial year. I believe the art was created by the brother of fellow grad -- Joe Faught.

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