Shooting Over the Horizon

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  • Welcome, Welcome, little Lena Charis!

    We’re so happy to welcome our newest family member, little Lena Charis, born to Bryce and Caroline, Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019, at 8:25a.m., measuring 20.5″ and 8lb 6oz. Charis is Greek for grace and grace is our pray for… Continue reading

  • A Generation Passed

    From L to R: Franklin “Frank,” #3, with Vera (Gunst) Young; Lois (McIntyre) with Roland “Rol,” #4; Richard “Dick,” (at piano), #2, with Deloris (Butenhoff); and Vera (Young), #1, with Pete Soberg The generation born to Herbert and Alta (Volkenant)… Continue reading

  • Vera Rose Young December 10, 1919 – September 26, 2019

    Vera Rose Young, 99, (formerly of Grand Forks) died on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at her home in Eagan, MN. Vera Rose Gunst was born to August and Rose (nee Zimbelman) Gunst on December 10, 1919 in Medina, North Dakota.… Continue reading

  • They Love Him? They Love Him Not?

    They’re often the nicest people – cheerful and kind, unreservedly helpful to friend and stranger alike.  They’re the ones you want for neighbors and the ones you’re glad to see on a Monday morning at work.  You may even wish… Continue reading

  • Dad Young, Good-Bye for Now

    Roland, child of God, maker in metal, guardian of martins, helper of monarchs, solver of sudoku puzzles, and advocate of bridges, reached his final “plateau” and now rests in his Savior’s arms. Roland’s true legacy was his faith and trust… Continue reading

  • It Is Not Death to Die

    In the midst of a time of grieving (his and ours), Andrew sent us this beautiful reminder of our secure hope. It is not death to die To leave this weary road And join the saints who dwell on high… Continue reading

  • The Shop

    Here’s a guest post from my brother-in-law, Alan (originally titled, The Shop- It Was Built to Make Machines, but It Really Formed a Family). Alan recounts his own warm, first-hand memories of the family shop (as previously referred to here).… Continue reading

  • The King’s Meal

    Today, the body of believers to whom we have committed ourselves, communed with each other and with our Lord Jesus over the elements of His Supper.  These days, I am trying to discipline myself to personal reflection as the elements… Continue reading

  • Yes, My Conscience

    As if in response to my previous post, I was given this quote from Pastor John Piper:   Occasionally, weep deeply over the life you hoped for. Grieve the losses.  Feel the pain. …Then wash your face.  Trust God.  And… Continue reading

  • Belmont Acres, Farewell

    My family home was torn down today… and I am broken-hearted. For the last month, it’s been effectively gutted, leaving it a shell of the home I once knew.  It was necessarily stripped and sold of its old wooden trim… Continue reading