Dad's Salvation Army Tour

Took dad on a tour of Chicago's 509 Salvation Army facility to see how it changed since he worked there 60 years ago! Major Mark Anderson gave the family a wonderful tour which lasted about an hour, and dad was in his glory. We took video and will come out with a DVD once we get all the pictures and video edited. We then went to the SA training college and saw a picture of his mom Vera Bergh who graduated in 1924 in the "Old Time Religion" class. The mansion was a donation from a Chicago businessman who used the home for entertainment when in the city. He later moved to California and gave the mansion to the Salvation Army in the early 1900s. We ate at Pete's Pizza, and then went by mom & dad's former homes in Chicago and Elmwood Park. It was a fun day for all.

2010 Begins

2010 started out with a bang today, being the first day of business of the new year. I got a hold of Bruce McNeil and talked to him about the open territory in the SE. This could mean a move to Florida! In addition, Jim Martinez called with his Delta FF points, and we booked a trip to check out the opportunities in Sacramento 1/26-2/5. They have a good amount of music openings, and the fifth graders are required to take lessons in music.

I also got a call from Willow Creek to play a memorial service Wednesday evening.