A few years ago, at this time, I had just returned from a three week trip to Indonesia where I was able to assist with a project for Mission Aviation Fellowship. Giving One’s time in this way is an honor and Joy. I turned 64 while away. God’s special birthday gift to me – an […]
Rescue Your Unique Family Stories – They Matter
“It’s important to teach our children their heritage. Who are your ancestors? What were their traditions? Each of us has a (unique family) story to tell. If these stories are unwritten, then how are your children going to know of their parentage?” ― Linda Weaver Clarke This time a couple of years ago, I was preparing […]
A Letter To Dear Friends And Family
“To write is human, to receive a letter: Devine!” ― Susan Lendroth David and I have sent an annual Christmas letter to friends and family annually since we married. We compiled a comprehensive list of family and friends for wedding invitations and announcements. This growing list has been maintained these 42 years, but a few years […]
Why Make Time For Family? The Masters Of Storytelling
Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life! – Albert Einstein This time last year I re-posted content with stories centering on my maternal grandfather’s branch of the family tree. Then I realized that during that same time frame, I had actually been in contact with parts of my grandfather’s side of the family from […]
If You Are In Kansas Then You Can Be An Aviator
This was my second year as an exhibitor at Kansas Aviation Day. I and a fellow Advocate Wing member participated on the behalf of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) to showcase yet another way Kansas Aviation is employed. Since a majority of MAF’s fleet of almost 50 aircraft based in 17 countries are Cessna Aircraft from […]
Kansas Cullens – Three Wonderful Themes From 2018
Each year starting around Thanksgiving I begin reflecting on the past year. This continues until the last week when we finalize our goals and plans for the coming year. The process has several stages and aspects that include: Mundane stuff like end of the year financial activities resulting in updated financial budget tools for the […]
Making Time For Family – Stories Then and Now
Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life! – Albert Einstein For the past few weeks I have re-posted content with stories centering on my maternal grandfather’s branch of the family tree. Then I realized that during this time, I had actually been in contact with parts of my grandfather’s side of the family from […]
Flight To Langda, Papua, Indonesia
The worst cruelty that can be inflicted on a human being is isolation. – Sukarno Isolation is a self-defeating dream. – Carlos Salinas de Gortari While serving on a project in Sentani, Indonesia I was given the opportunity to fly into the interior of Papua where people have lived for longer than recorded history. These […]
Choice: How Far Is Far Enough?
“Fear is something I don’t think you experience unless you have a choice. If you have a choice, then you’re liable to be afraid. But without a choice, what is there to be afraid of? You just go along doing what has to be done.” ― Mitchell Zuckoff During a trip to Indonesia, I was loaned a book, […]