Tag Archives: Mark Randel

2022-11-12

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Mark

Dear Joseph & Lucia, Well, it’s been a few years since I’ve written last.  As I mentioned a few times in previous letters, it’s been important for me to move on and live in the present. The loss of you … Continue reading →

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2020-11-05 Another Launch to the Heavens

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, What interesting times we live in.  Between a pandemic, social unrest, national election and everything else in the world, we’re trying to launch our first official crewed flight this month.  I can only hope you two … Continue reading →

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2020-05-26 Pandemics, Astronauts and a Birthday

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, What an incredible past few months. First of all, I hope both of you are well. My thoughts have been on you guys and how you’ve been dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. I wonder if you’ve … Continue reading →

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2020-03-11 Happy Birthdays

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Lucia, I’m sorry I didn’t write a letter on your birthday, but allow me to say here: Happy 19th birthday (a little late).  Joseph, happy 21st birthday to you today.  You are both growing up and … Continue reading →

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2019-06-01 Graduation

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, This will likely be the most edited letter I’ve ever sent to you.  I’m going through quite a few emotions after coming down to Woodville for the graduation ceremony.  After the events of two years ago … Continue reading →

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2018-10-11 Hard Truths

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, There have been some things on my mind I would like to get off my chest. At a casual glance at the letters I write to you, it would appear that I’m living a happy and … Continue reading →

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2018-9-2 Getting settled back in

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’m back from vacation and it has been a crazy time.  I think my favorite part of the whole adventure was the day I got to spend in Iceland by myself.  I didn’t have a lot … Continue reading →

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2017-09-02 Recap from the last year

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, It’s been over a year since I last wrote you.  A lot has happened during that time.  My work in San Antonio got cut a little short due to getting real sick.  I was forced to … Continue reading →

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01-02-2015 Break is Almost over

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Today is my last full day at home before heading back up to Oklahoma. I’ll be very sad to leave Michèle.  The last two weeks have been a great time to spend with her.  I know … Continue reading →

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12-30-2014 About to be a new year

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Today was a very quiet day. Michèle had to work.  I enjoyed the day by making scrambled eggs and fresh baked toast.  Rachael was home so there was always entertainment from her and her expressive personality.  … Continue reading →

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