December 2007

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Merry Christmas

Today, Shannon and I are off to Culebra for a wonderful vacation on a beautiful sunny beach. We will be back on New Year’s Eve. We had a great Christmas with our extended family and within our family as well. The video is our time together last night on Christmas Eve and then Christmas morning. [...]

Reflections on the Verdict

When people ask how we are doing in regards to the trial, my standard answer is “We are still processing it.” I like that. It shows hope, or at least not despair, but also a little elusive. It is also true. Because we not just reacting on a strong emotion, but working through a process [...]

Verdict in Trial for Person Who Killed Shannon’s Parents

On Monday and Tuesday of two weeks ago, the week after Thanksgiving, Shannon and I were in New Hampshire for the start of the trial of Grafton County vs. Joshua Shepherd regarding the death of Shannon’s parents and one other lady. Joshua Shepherd crossed the yellow line and killed Gary and Joyce Varden on their [...]