Category Archives: The Kids
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
09-02-2014 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
08-28-2014 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
08-26-2014 Weekend Update
Dear Joseph and Lucia, It’s been a few days since I last wrote to you. It was a busy weekend and start to the week. I rode the train down to Fort Worth again Saturday morning. Michèle and I spent … Continue reading
BUILDING BRIDGES
Joseph and Lucia, I have waited for a long time to write this letter to you both, probably because I have so much to say and it’s hard to start. The first thing I want you to know is that … Continue reading
08-21-2014 Life Lessons
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I tried writing you yesterday, but had a computer glitch that decided to delete the entire letter just before I posted it. (Grrrr) I want to let you guys know that you are both beautiful, intelligent, … Continue reading
08-19-2014 Thinking of you
Dear Joseph & Lucia, I’m on my lunch break and don’t have much time. Its been several days since I’ve written. I apologize. Over the weekend I didn’t open my computer. I wanted to optimize my limited time at home. … Continue reading
08-15-2014 Encouragement
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’ve recently been going through a tough spot emotionally. Writing to you guys every day reminds me of how much I miss you. For years, professionals, friends, and family have recommended I do this, but I was … Continue reading
08-14-2014
Dear Joseph and Lucia, I don’t really have much to say today. Actually I have plenty to say, but I don’t want to be negative. Sometimes I have to wear a happy mask and hope it soaks in. I just … Continue reading