Just An Ordinary Guy

“I’m just an ordinary guy who loves the Lord and tries to obey Him.  If I have done any good, it is God working through me.” ~ Grandpa Ralph, August 26, 2011

Grandpa Ralph in uniform (right) and Grandma Gladys next to him

It’s 11 p.m. on Monday night in Taiwan, but a funeral began an hour ago in New Jersey for Grandpa Ralph, one of our dearest family friends and an adopted grandfather to me and my sisters.   Continue reading

Surprise!

When is Ashleigh coming to Taiwan?  Well, according to my iCal, she’s supposed to arrive on Wednesday, April 13.*  However, in true Hatcher fashion (we love surprises!), Ashleigh arrived in Taiwan last night, April 6.  Sara was the only one who knew she was coming, so Sara (and Kara) met Ashleigh at the airport late last night.  Ashleigh showed up at school today during lunch time, and she, Sara, and Kara met me on the stairs. Continue reading