My uncle Lindell, my mom's sister's husband When I first had a web site several years ago - before experiments, technology problems, and lightening strikes - I had posted a "hall of fame" page and penned some thoughts about a few very special people in my life.  Unfortunately I lost many of those pages and so have begun to re-incorporate the pictures and thoughts again here.

One of the dear people who had quite an impact on my life was my uncle Lindell.  This precious man is a pastor and for years has quietly ministered life and the love of Jesus in a little country church outside of Fredericktown, Missouri.

I was brought up in church and spent a lot of time there.  I learned much about the Bible, but more importantly I began to learn about a relationship with God.  I have discovered that many individuals grow up knowing "about" God, but fewer come to truly know God!  

Uncle Lindell seemed to always know God.  I could sense by his actions and kindness, in those days-and now, that he did.  I suppose that is what drew me to "corner" him on most any given Sunday afternoon when the family was together and quiz him endlessly about the truths of my heavenly Father!  It was through these question and answer sessions that my faith blossomed and became all the more rich!  His taking time to confirm my desires for truth and and understanding of the character of God grounded me all the more and became a part of my faith heritage.

Thank you, uncle Lindell...for those hours of sharing and caring.  Your example has brought me to a richer relationship with the God who first so loved me.  In my heart's hall of fame your portrait will ever stand!