Fireman's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God,
Whenever flames may rage;
Give me strength to save some life,
Whatever be its age.

Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person
From the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert
And hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling
And to give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect his property.

And if, according to my fate,
I am to lose my life,
Please bless with your protecting
My children and my wife.

- Author Unknown

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Father's Day at Birch Bay

This Father's Day we spent the afternoon out at Birch Bay with family and friends. It was a beautiful day and I got a little sun burnt. We had a good time. The kids love to play on the beach.
Lots of good food and fellowship!

Roy and his dad barbecuing.

It was a little chilly at first. Gracie is wearing her auntie Krista's coat.

Krista and Gracie.

Cowboy Jon.

I was trying to get a picture of Roy flying the kite, but the kite flew out of view and I got an action shot of Phil throwing the football.

The children digging in the sand.

Gracie using a cup to dig the sand.

Using her hand to put sand in the cup.

Having fun in the sand.



She finally looked up at me.

Carson by the water. Soaked up to his knees.

Having fun on the beach.



A picture of Krista's and my sandy feet.

Sitting around the fire.

Three of the Van Cleve men.

Mom Van Cleve doing what she loves: holding a baby!
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