Mr. Sladkey's Thoughts

Random Thoughts
Territorial and Territorial
David's Helmet (The Jammer)
Monkey Monkey
Car Back
Car Back...White
When I say 12 miles, I really mean 18 miles
Within one rule, Brian
David gets misted on, and Brian gets dripped on
Mr. Chandler picking up the dinner tab
Karl splashing the cows in the river
Liz and Peggy at the Nursing Home
Michelle vrs the POLE!
Swimming in Lake (ICE) Michigan
Ultimate frisbee in the pool in Mukwonago
Country smells and Michelle
Day Two and the wifebeaters
Thunder and Lightning Wednesday morning
Aaron waking up in the park in Waukegan
Karl and Brian tipping over in the canoe #1
PJ rounding up the soccer players in Waukegan
Mosquitos
Kristin and gang singing 99 bottles of milk on the wall
Candy Bars
All student riders sleeping on the beach in Wauconda
Go Karts
Talking with my Dad (PJ)
Hot tub at the Turnquists
Karl and Brian tipping over in the canoe #2
Having dinner at an ice cream social
Ali and Aaron doing their testimonials
15 in a tent practicing for the service
Matt an PJ's devotionals on Prayer
Merideth's giggles on Friday night
Karl and Brian tipping over in the canoe #3
Throwing rocks at the steel poles under the bridge on Friday
Tail wind on Thursday
Taco Salad
Shawn sleeping at lunch on Thursday
Mrs. Hilger's concern for our safety on Wednesday am through Mukwonago
Ali's music
Mr. Steady = Mr. Krema
Traffic concerns = Brian
Shawn vrs the Rock
Karl constantly asking 'What can I do for you?'
Liz screaming
Turkey Dogs
David being outspoken about how great the trip was going.
Matt's family thinking the service was at 7:30 instead of 7:00
Goldfish anyone?
Sink or Swim I'm diving in
David and the missing bike
Aaron holding the port-o-potty door open on Michelle
How the riders that went on the 2001 trip were stronger this year than last
Getting gatoraded
How wonderful Deerfield Lutheran Church was
 
 
Help
To Jesus:  Thank you for hearing and aswering our prayers.  You are King.  You are Savior.  You are Lord.  You are God.
To the riders and drivers: You are awesome.  I just think of the amount of work that was done to prepare for the trip and throughout the trip.  It truely was a team effort.
Ali and Liz the program
Matt the cards
Cathy Miles at the Deerfield Lutheran Church
Brian and David the songs
Mrs. Krema, Grandma Lo, Mrs. Sladkey, and all the parents for the Friday night party
Merideth and Michelle the food
Mrs. Hilger and Mr. and Mrs. Chandler the driving and all the work you did for us along the way
Mr. Krema and PJ for riding with us and keeping things in order.
Aaron the t-shirts
Mr. Snyder who loaned so much in supplies and was with us each day in spirit.
My wife for all the wisdom and help
I'm sure I forgot something, sorry if I did.
 
 

The people
Aaron, Ali, Brian, David, Karl,Kristin,Liz, Matt,Merideth, Michelle, Shawn: you guys have been wonderful.  You looked
              for places where you could help and stepped right in.  You were encourging to others.  You are cheerful to all the
             people we met along the way.  You worked as a unit.  You gave an awesome program.  You are well prepared for
             next years FCA.  But most of all what is encouraging to me is that you LOVE JESUS and you are not afraid to
             show it.
Aaron: you gave so much humor to this trip
Ali:  Ride #3.  Your leadership is awesome
Brian:  What a difference a year makes.  Your people skills has grown as well as your walk with Christ
David:  You take the teasing so well, and you contributed so much.
Karl:  "Chip" Because you were always helping out
Kristin:  It was awesome to see your confidence grow from the training rides to the end of the trip
Liz:  Your smile and your fun loving spirit are contaigous
Matt:  Canoe Partner.  Although you have few words, they are powerful when you speak
Merideth:  Your determination is amazing.
Michelle:  What growth!  Your budding leadership is exciting to see.
Shawn:  "Chip#2"  and  From shy to outgoing, you were amazing to see.
Mrs. Hilger:  You are a true supporter.
Mr. and Mrs. Chandler:  You guys are selfless
Mr. Krema:  What a great encourager you are.
PJ:  You are my hero
 

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