Counting Up 28 Years

Up through the years....

0.  Wait, we did what!  Oh, OK, no problem - this will be just fine.  Where is Osceola, Iowa?
1.  One down... so far, so good.  We're moving to South Dakota?
2.  Welcome to the family, Matthew.
3.  Living in the middle of South Dakota - 2 kids and a younger kid - and one of the worst droughts ever (which provided a lot of things to report on).
4.  The kid turns two, and we're moving again, this time to Wisconsin.
5.  Hello, Mark, welcome to the family.
6.  After years of renting, let's buy a house!
7.  Things seemed to be going well, so mom's off to school... then dad loses job!  Oops - where to next?
8.  I thought Augusta was in Georgia - this is Wisconsin and there isn't a golf course anywhere.
9.  A big old Civil War era home on the main street should be a perfect place for a family and insurance office under one roof.
10.  Small town life, where everyone knows your name.
11.  A good year in the insurance business, lot of windshield time to take care of a growing family (not more, just growing).
12.  This required very good timing - the Packers won Super Bowl XXXI - on our anniversary! Can't forget the day anymore!
13.  Abundant blessings while serving great clients and helping them take care of their families. 
14.  Fabulous family trip to Colorado and up to the top of Pike's Peak.
15.  This house would be so cool if we added on a bedroom!  (For the rest of the story, rent 'Money Pit.')
16.  Never will forget sitting in the Title Office waiting to sign re-finance closing papers when the admin tells us a plane flew into one of the World Trade Center towers... only to be followed by another plane.
17.  The house is finished - enjoying living in a beautiful home and Rhonda loves her 'dream' kitchen.
18.  Job change - this time on purpose - to work with the North Wisconsin District.  Many miles, but no move. 
19.  Second consecutive year (out of three) riding my recumbent in the GReat Annual Bicycle Adventure Along the Wisconsin River.
20.  Another move... this time south to Indianapolis... and opportunities for Mark in a great school.
21.  Congratulations, Matt!
22.  Enjoying the opportunity to serve at Lutheran High and helping start a Forensics Team.
23.  Congratulations, Mark and God's Blessings in college!
24.  Awesome opportunities at home and work as Rhonda supervises volunteers at Indy's largest hospital.
25.  Great changes and awesome accomplishment for Rhonda in 2010.
26.  Couple loses more than a couple of pounds as changes of life-style continue.
27.  Moving back 'home,' to Wisconsin and get to experience the town described as 40 square miles surrounded by reality.
28.  Happy 28th Anniversary and looking ahead to Mark's college graduation!

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