koren borchers

Man, what a day…

I want to say first of all that Chad is the man for running a 5 kilometer race at 7 a.m. on the morning of his wedding day. He finished at a pretty good time too (the race not the wedding day… nevermind :-P)

Anyhoo, just got in and I’m frazzled, but there will prolly be pics and some YouTube video (if I can get the consent forms signed ๐Ÿ™‚ up on the blog soon. In the meantime, know that it was a wonderful ceremony and celebration afterward, and all involved definitely feel like not only some new friendships were made, but new family across the board. And let it also be known that New Hampshire is certainly a place that knows how to produce some interesting characters ๐Ÿ™‚

More later. ‘Til then: Congrats Chad and Koren!...

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…my lifelong best friend Chad Austin officially goes off the market, when he takes the vows and weds his lovely lady Koren Borchers.

I got conned into being videographer (something about payback for what we put Chad through in his portrayal of George Lucas a few years ago) so there’ll be plenty of pictures later, and maybe some YouTube video.

The rehearsal last night went great! Lots of new friendships being made along with family. We are all excited about Chad and Koren getting to have their special day.

More later! In the meantime, y’all please keep the happy couple in yer thoughts and prayers ๐Ÿ™‚...

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As of tonight, this man has no more excuse for not updating his blog.

Back in May I wrote about my quarter-century long friendship with Chad Austin. Two friends see a lot of things in that time. Lots of good times, and bad. You can’t avoid the heartbreak… but then there are the moments when you get to rejoice, too. Those rich, beautiful slivers of time that make you glad to be alive and remind you that there is a God who rewards virtue and patience.

Chad Austin is one of the most virtuous people that I have ever known. He has also been one of the most patient. He’s always known what it means for him to be happy, and I always knew that he would never settle for second best.

Tonight, he’s been rewarded in spades.

As not only his friend but also a brother, it is ...

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