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Monday, August 15th, 2005Jennie Vecchione March 7, 1925 – August 15, 2005 Nonna rests with Jesus tonight, after a five-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She entered eternity surrounded by family at 1:35 this afternoon. More to come.
Thank you, from the Stevens family
Friday, August 12th, 2005Matt asked me to share this with you all: Dear Friends, Words cannot express how grateful we are for all that you have done and continue to do for our family. Your support, presence and prayers are holding us up through out this experience. We are overwhelmed with the love you have generously given us. [...]
One year ago today, dad almost died
Thursday, August 4th, 2005At approximately 3 pm, August 4, 2004, my dad was in a shoulda-been-fatal motorcycle accident on an Ohio highway. Providence and a full-faced helment saved his life. Read the full testimony here. adult toysgirls breastblonde lesbianstight assporn animalnude boyszoo sexgirls naked Map
Catching up with the kids
Monday, August 1st, 2005Willie and Amber have stayed with us an extra week and a half, making 18 days so far. With Nonna’s status still uncertain, we’re not sure how much longer they’ll be with us. I hope they stay a while longer. It’s great fun having them around, and Judah’s in his glory. One of the favorite [...]
Show me some love (all in the family)
Tuesday, July 26th, 2005The Del Rio’s were out in force at the b-ball tournament (see below). Don Felipe (Abuelo) flew in from Puerto Rico. Uncle Jonathan (my brother) and Judah Uncle Jamie (my brother) and Seth Uncle Miky (Dad’s brother) Cousin David (Dad’s nephew) Cousin Willie (my nephew)
My parents are stranded
Sunday, July 17th, 2005… in Cancun, Mexico, thanks to Hurricane Emily. They were supposed to fly back tonight in time for JLYNY tomorrow. Pray for safety and minimal damage. UPDATE, 7/19/05: My parents arrived safely back in New York around 1 this morning, and were at work bright and early today in the middle of the outreach. Sunday [...]
Abuelo’s coming
Sunday, July 17th, 2005(Abuelo, a la finca en Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Grandpa at the farm in Arecibo …) My grandfather is leaving the cows in Puerto Rico to someone else’s care in order to visit New York this week. (July 2002)He wanted to come for JLYNY — he’s such a proud dad watching his son minister during the [...]
He is a champion!
Saturday, July 16th, 2005Willie’s little league team won the championship this week in a best of 3 series, winning the last two convincingly after losing a close game 1. As a result, their trip to New York was delayed a few days, but he and Amber drove down with Boom2, Judah, and Titi Diana on Thursday and they’ll [...]
A Timely Word
Wednesday, July 13th, 2005I love road trips, especially when the drive is long enough to allow for great thinking/prayer/meditation, but not so long that my eyes start to glaze. Three or four hours is just about right. The ride to and from York, PA, is perfect: three hours without traffic. This afternoon during the return trip — which [...]
Happy Birthday, Jonathan
Monday, July 11th, 2005My brother turns 29 today. He’s lived a full life already, and the best is yet to come. In ministry since the age of 6, Jon’s an Xcel co-founder, youth pastor, church administrator, all-around trouble shooter and problem solver, bible school graduate, soon-to-be college graduate, friend and mentor. Ten or so years ago, he said [...]
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