I am blessed this to write the Personal Note section for this month. Well, here we are in the last quarter of 2017, can you believe it? 90 days (or so) to go and a New Year begins! Like many of us, the Fall can be a wonderful time of year to behold and most importantly to experience. The leaves change, the temperatures start to drop, the days get shorter, and everything prepares for the next season – the Winter season.

However, my Fall “To Do List” is growing – put away the lawn chairs, cover up the grill, trim back all the plants, make one final cut on the grass and RAKE LEAVES! Between that and the bow hunting season, there is plenty on my mind! In between international travel and ministry opportunities stateside, I am going to enjoy a few days of sitting in my tree looking for deer later this month. Debbie is always so happy to see that freezer fill with venison. The great weather has also enabled us to get out to visit with Deb’s family in the mid-west a few times. Deb’s dad James P. Graham turned 88 this year, and my mom Betty Jane Vedro turned 84. We are so grateful to be able to participate in these celebrations with all of our families gathered around. I know our parents are so blessed to see us among the rest on those special days.

Much love and blessing to each and everyone! Your part helps to make all of this possible! Thank you!

~ Dan Ecker