Springs Valley Ohio to Silver Springs Florida

The beginning...

Our very first meeting was at the Schoolhouse Apartments in Spring Valley, Ohio.

Imagine the series of events it took to put us both here at the same time.
It all started when we were discussing my desire to join the Fire Department.
You did not say anything but the next day an application was taped to my door.

I proposed to you in July 1993 on the grounds of Hale Hospital near the reflecting pool.

The old hospital was to the left of the current Clinton Memorial Hospital.

I believe most of the property has been incorporated into hospital expansions.

In 1993 it was a large property that extended from Locus St to behind the hospital and close to the back side of the cemetery. Back then it was manicured lawns and flowers that were maintained by Dr, Hale and his wife. In \high school I worked for them mowing the property.

It was always a beautiful and clam place to visit. 

We spent 20 years volunteering with the Fire Department.
Fire Fighter, FF Level 1, EMT-B, EMT-I.

It was a family; two families that before we even met were fire fighters.

Jeni, Jim, Shery
Cory, Sam, Zach
Eric, Travis

The Wilmington Fire Department at dad's funeral.

WFD unit 21.

The church where we became husband and wife.
The beginning of 32 wonderful years.

The Great Smokey Mountains and Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge TN

Your favorite place in the world.

During your chemo treatments we were blessed enough to visit in May of 2023.
With treatments and Sam's death you were having a difficult time.

You felt very accomplished when you climbed Andrews Bald. It was very difficult and while climbing up you commented that this would be the last time you would be able to make this Adventure.
You were beaming when you made it to the top.

Spring Valley Ohio to Silver Springs Florida.
You really enjoyed kayaking on the Silver and Ocklawaha rivers.
Probably your 2nd favorite place after the Great Smokey Mountains.

I love you and miss you

Chase, Chloe, & Charlotte

Chase, Chloe and Charlotte had a busy week.
I enjoyed attending all of their volleyball games.

Form Christy:
To say we have had a busy week is an understatement: St. Sue Festival, Mt. Noter Dame Volleyball games, St. Sue Volleyball games, Homecoming poster proposals for Chase & Mia, Ohio State Games, spirit week at MND, friends & family coming to watch games (sorry I didn’t get pics of everyone).

Charlotte's Volleyball Game

Sunday night volleyball game

Wilmington Cemetery

Visited the cemetery before heading back to Chad & Christy's after the Air Force Marathon.
I need to take some water and a brush to clean the stone the next time I am in Ohio

Till death do us part

 

Chimes

Gary called this afternoon.

The strings on Jeni's large Gregorian chime broke after all the storms.

I have been searching for a while for replacement parts. Looked at the chimes website. No information on parts. Messaged with their customer service, probably AI, and asked how I could get replacement parts, they/it replied with "Check our website for parts availability." No link, nothing except for search.

It does break my heart because I think this is the 3rd or 4th one in need of repair.
I hate to keep losing things that are Jeni's. I know Jeni is not in her stuff, but it is still painful as it was something Jeni loved. All of this even know that I will \probably end up in an apartment or condo where I will not be able to keep them anyway.