Saturday, June 7, 2008

Giles and Ashley Cronen, June 7, 2008

Victor and Marla, a happy couple....thank you Lord
Jesse and Giles waiting for his bride
Geoff and George
Meredith and Kelly admiring Giles' wedding band
Papa and his baby girl. Again:)
Meredith and Giles the Groom
Barbara and her baby boy, Giles
Me and Barbara.....long time friends

Well, today Giles and Ashley tied the knot. The wedding was this afternoon at St. Anthony's and what a beautiful ceremony. You can see true happiness on the faces of so many couples just married and they were no exception.


Victor, Meredith, Vic, Marla and myself all went to the wedding. Victor and I agreed that Chips was present in so many ways. From just looking at all of the Cronen boys and seeing Chips, listening to the readings at Mass, and knowing that they were ones that Chips would have approved of, down to Giles showing us his wedding band which consisted of Chips gold band in the middle of two outer silver bands all together.....very, very touching.


I think what touched me personally the most was Kelly Anderson singing, How Great Thou Art and You Raised Me Up. All in all it was a beautiful day and no doubt in my mind Chips shared in the joy in a Heavenly way. Enjoy the few pix I have

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Sam Is One

Sam Is One

Abigail

Abigail
Here is Healthy Abigail, thank you Lord, soaking up some sun!

the Powers family...

the Powers family...
Looks like heaven to me!

the beeler's

the beeler's
just beautiful!

Nana in Fla.

Nana in Fla.
The kids enjoyed Nana so much!

PAPA!

PAPA!
Thanks sweetie for giving of yourself to all of us. I love you, Mamo

Just practice...

Just practice...
Meredith says, "just keep at it Mom and you'll remember"

More pix and practice for Mamo!

More pix and practice for Mamo!
Look at these Eyes!!!!!!

Grandparenting!

Grandparenting!
Our friends Jeff and Gwen with their first grandchild, George W. Bennett. This photo was taken at our home. We hosted a baptism party for Sam. God is good.

my birthday

my birthday
how could anyone spend a birthday any better than this.... my newest gift, Sam, Victor and Papa at the Olive Garden.. We had fun!

Marla, Maddie and Baby Sam

Marla, Maddie and Baby Sam
Baby Sam is how the kids fondly refer to their new cousin..they are getting lots of practice for their newest addition

The Loss of a dear friend.

On July 3 a dear, dear friend of ours, Chips Cronen returned to Heaven. He will be missed. We pray and ask for prayers for his wife Barbra and sons.
I came across this scripture that seems to be appropriate for Chips, it reads from Ephesians 6: 16-18
"At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the evil one. And accepting salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you. Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occassion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for God's people."

This is just one thought that gives "light" to the life of Chips Cronen. He was truly a prayer warrior. I've counted on his prayers many times and will continue to do so..