2012-08-31
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2012-08-24
Zoombezi Bay et al!
What fun we had at the water parks. Johnny had a hurt foot, so I carried him to and up every ride. A total of twenty five times. Each ride, four stories tall... I lot of "I love you dad" moments. Worth every step!
2012-08-23
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2012-08-15
I'm waiting for you
Anyone who knows my dad knows that he insisted on carrying hankies. When he walked into heaven yesterday, he didn't need them anymore. So, we kept a few for ourselves. I gave one to each of my boys and was pleased with how much it meant to them. Andy asked Julie to put his initial on his to keep it straight. He also asked her to write this message on it. Andy meant he was waiting to see his Grampy again when Andy gets to heaven, but it works both ways.
2012-08-14
Arrangements for my Dad
Francis Wayne Barton, 70, of Xenia, formerly of Waynesville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at his residence. He was born November 4, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, the son of William G. and Luella Adle Barton, and grew up in Davison, MI. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Xenia, and a former member of the First Baptist Church of Centerville (Cross Point Church). His caring and giving spirit was evident in all he did as a volunteer firefighter, Ridgeville Christian handyman, church treasurer, and devoted husband and father. He retired as an engineer from Delco Products after 36 years and enjoyed restoring furniture in Waynesville during his later years. He is survived by his wife - Ivabelle (Morey) Barton, whom he married, July 26, 1963, by his children: David Wayne (Julie) Barton, Laura Leighninger, and Susan (Larry) Strong, all of Beavercreek, his seven grandchildren: Johnny Barton, Andy Wayne Barton, Ian Leighninger, Isaac Leighninger, Christopher Strong, Zachary Strong, and Emily Strong, by a sister and brother-in-law, Jane (Paul) Kuzma of St. Clairsville, OH, by a brother and sister-in-law, Ralph (Nancy) Barton of Lansing, MI, by several nieces and nephews, and by many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson Ben Strong. Services will be held at 10am, Saturday, August 18, 2012, at Calvary Baptist Church, 1601 W. Second St., Xenia, with Pastor David Conrad and Rev. Ralph Barton officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Friday, at the church. Burial will be in Miami Cemetery, Corwin. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wycliffe Bible Translators - David and Deborah Barton of PNG (please put their account #309418 on contribution), P.O. Box 628200, Orlando, FL, 32862-8200 or online at www.wycliffe.org/Partnership.aspx?mid=F5AFFB. Condolences may be made to the family at www.NeeldFuneralHome.com
My song from God
I get in my car to drive home and tell my boys of their Grampy's death and home going. This is the song that comes on when I start the car. I am glad. Peaceful. Our debt is paid in full. Find the words to this song. Read them, listen to them and may you enjoy the salvation that binds our hearts to Him and holds us in perfect peace as we usher those we love fully, into the waiting arms of Jesus.
Goodbye for now, Dad. I'll see ya when I see ya. <3
2012-08-11
My dad. Always taking joy in the life and love of my family. Godspeed, Friend!
My dad. Always taking joy in the life and love of my family. Godspeed, Friend!, a photo by FlickPics88 on Flickr.
Thank you, for everything.
2012-08-10
Julie keeps trying to make them cringe.
My Nephews visited this week. She try's to make them something they will cringe to eat. This week was "little fish". Thy are smelt, cleaned and fried whole. Ian and Isaac yummied them right up and begged for more! Adventurous boys!
2012-08-09
Andy has more Benjamins than I do!
It's all about the Benjamins, baby! Andy is saving up for a Lego Mindstorm and he is well on his way...!
2012-08-08
2012-08-06
A Lego air compressor
My new Lego set uses this offset shaft to drive the piston on this cylinder thereby forcing a little air out the tube with each revolution. This, in turn, powers the cylinders which activate the boom lift.