let your yea be yea ...

Last weekend at church a scripture was quoted that immediately took me back to a story my dad told us while growing up.   During the depression dad did some traveling about the country looking for work as many young men his age did.  He travelled a lot back and forth between greater Wilkes-Berry, PA area and the Detroit, MI area.  He had a cousin and or a fried who would paint houses while he would wash them.  

I think it was on one of these trips that they were taken in by an Amish farmer for the night.  Both were ask if they were would like to eat dinner.  The other fellow said 'no, I'm not really that hungry" while dad said "sure I would love to".  So dad took a seat at the table with the family and started eating.  After a short time the other fellow said, "well, maybe I am a little hungry".  The Amish farmer replied "Thou shalt not lie.  You said your were not hungry so you don't eat". 

Dad having spent time in an orphanage he learned when someone asked you if you wanted to eat, you eat.  The other guy was raised to believe it is the "polite thing to do" to be ask three times before accepting the offer.   The next morning he ate breakfast when asked the first time.

Stories, antedotes and other rememberence

After my father died this year I read Tim Russert's book Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons.  It is a compilation of letters he received after writing his first book about his father from people telling small stories about things they learned from their fathers.

Since dad past earlier this year many everyday things remind of different stories he would tell us or different situations that happen while growing up.   Would like start writing them down before they are lost forever and I figured this blog would be a great place to compile them as they come to mind.  

Would like to invite anyone reading this blog that new my father to contribute the stories they remember as well.  Anyone who knew my dad new he had a lot of good lessons he learn from the school of hard knocks.  He had at least a master degree in that subject.  They are much more valuable than what can learned from a formal education.

memories

As I was working in my classroom today, I looked over at the screen saver and saw a picture of Andrew with Carl. He looked as serious as Andrew did with that fire truck. Carl just loved to play with Andrew.

Nice

The service was beautiful. We are going to miss Carl very much.

Audio of the Memorial Serivce

Play Carl Batchler's Memorial Service in full [approximately 60 minutes].

The audio above can be heard by selection below if you prefer.

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01 Amazing Grace, Michele Batchler on flute and Joel Batchler on piano


02 On Eagles Wings, Michele Batchler on flute and Joel Batchler on piano


03 As We Gather..., Elder Jeff Gates


04 Going Home, Lee Roseboom organ


05 Blessed be the God and Father...


06 Hymn: Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus, Lee Roseboom organ


07 Remembrance, Eric Batchler


07 There is a time for everything, Pastor David Werly


08 Psalm 46, Pastor David Werly


09 Prayer, Pastor David Werly


10 First Lesson Isaiah 40 28-31, Pastor David Werly


11 Second Lesson Phil 4 4-9, Pastor David Werly


12 Gospel Message John 14 1-7, Pastor David Werly


13 Hymn On Eagles Wings, Pastor David Werly


13 Hymn On Eagles Wings, Pastor David Werly


14 Sermon On Eagles Wings, Pastor David Werly


15 Hymn I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry, Lee Roseboom organ


16 Prayers


17 Hymn: In The Garden, Lee Roseboom piano


18 Closing, Elder Jeff Gates

Pictures From Carl Batchler's Memorial

Pictures from Carl Batchler's Memorial Service at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chenango Bridge, New York.



Family Pictures From Carl Batchler's Memorial Service



All are invited to share pictures that they may have. Working on adding the audio of the Memorial/Victory Service soon...

Obituary

Carl V. Batchler
of Port Dickinson
Carl V. Batchler, 95, of Chenango St., went home to be with the Lord, Friday, February 22, 2008, at General Hospital.

He was predeceased by his parents, John and Ella Batchler; two brothers, Laing and John Dean; two sisters, Clara Sunderland and Louise Marie. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lois Batchler, Port Dickinson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Michele Batchler, Fullerton, Calif., Eric and Caroline Batchler, Austintown, Ohio; one daughter, Marjorie Batchler, Binghamton; three grandchildren, Jacob, Joel, and Andrew; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was a very active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a retired auto body mechanic and also retired from Grand Union Company. His hobby was stained glass crafting and he was an avid book reader.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 1, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 216 Kattelville Rd., Chenango Bridge, N.Y. 13745, with Rev. David Werly, Pastor, officiating. Friends may call at the church Friday from 12-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Music Fund or Beautification Fund. Arrangements are by Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson.