Thomas and Karen


My beautiful daughters

On July 6th, the Bartz hosted a Chicago Reception for their friends and family in the Chicago area. Grandmommy and Granddaddy flew up to Chicago with Glenn and myself on the day before. The Reception was held at a nice country club. Lots of friends came to celebrate with the newlyweds. John and his wife both work at Moody. Karen interprets for his wife at Moody Church.

Karen with Grandmommy and Granddaddy.

Karen, Glenn and Ellen

Ramona and Eldon Schroeder with Karen. Back when I attended Moody from 1975-1978, I attended Foster Ave. Baptist Church and this was where I first met up with the Schroeders. They have followed our family ever since. When Ellen was a Moody student, she would go out to their house in Elgin and spend Thanksgiving with them. Then Karen came along and has been friends with them also. It was nice to have them attend the Reception.

Thomas with his mom!
Karen with friends.
John Thomas and Lindsey - Karen's friends from Moody.

Annette Moy, former Admissions director at MBI. Annette and I traveled together on a College Fair through Europe several years ago, representing Moody at some Missionary Kid's school. She also spent some time with us in Dallas. Annette is a dear friend.

Melinda and Karen. Melinda was Karen's first room mate at Moody in 2006. She also was a bridesmaid and was very helpful in the Dallas wedding. Aunt Sherrie loved having Melinda in her home. They are best of friends!!

The lovely couple.
Karen with Grandmommy
I wonder what he is thinking?

More about the Sunday Reception and party at the Bartz' house later in my next blog.

Judy