Author Archives: Mark
09-10-2014 Pets
Dear Joseph and Lucia, The last weekend was tough with the passing of Tina, my house-mate. The rest of us have done a lot of introspective soul searching this week as a result. There was one thing that we missed… … Continue reading
09-09-2014 It’s a good day
Dear Joseph and Lucia, It’s a good morning after all the mess over last weekend. I met with my doctor this morning. She’s been monitoring my progression as I went through a recent bought of depression. The medications I’m on … Continue reading
09-08-2014 A very sad weekend
Dear Joseph and Lucia, This was a very sad weekend for me. A close friend lost his father to a stroke on Saturday. He was a good man that loved his family dearly. Then on Sunday, a lady that lives in … Continue reading
09-05-2014 Dressing Up
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I included a photo of Michèle and I at Halloween a few years ago. We had so much fun. Michèle forgot about her allergy to latex. For the following week, she had a black eye. Me, I … Continue reading
09-04-2014 Heritage
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I thought you might like to know where your name came from. Starting from me… Mark Allen Randel, born 1967 Gene Arnold Randel, 1933-2013 Elmer Hirum Randel, 1907-1954 Elmer Elroy Randel, 1879-1949 George W Randel, 1832-1920 … Continue reading
09-03-2014 Humpday
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I forgot to show you a wonderful picture from last weekend. Michèle and I were picking up school supplies for Rachael when we came across the most awesome lawn chair. I was so tempted to buy … Continue reading
09-02-2014 Labor Day Weekend
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I feel a bit guilty that when I’m home in Richardson, I don’t take the time to write to you. Truthfully, I’m usually so busy with chores and errands that when I finally relax, the computer … Continue reading
08-29-2014 In Spirit
Dear Joseph and Lucia, When my father (Papa Gene) passed away last year, it left me quite sad and alone. I’d lost my father. But that isn’t exactly true. Ever since he died, I continue to hear his lessons and … Continue reading
08-28-2014 Excited, Sad, and Encouraged
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’m excited, sad, and encouraged all at the same time. I’m excited because this website had a sudden influx of traffic in the last 24 hours. The hits were mostly looking at the archive. My first … Continue reading
08-27-2014 Loved
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I hope to see you both one day. I can’t wait to see how tall you guys have become. Joseph, when you were young, you were off the statistical charts. I know you are likely taller … Continue reading