Category: Dittmeier

Cousins Gathering

Our large extended family has a long tradition, started by the Dittmeier grandparents, of getting together. My visits to the United States were often occasions for such gatherings, and my recent return to the U.S. became an opportunity for the cousins to come together.

Each family brought something to eat and there was plenty of really good food.
Lots of conversation ensued as we caught up with each other.
Me and Randy and Karen, the only photo of me this evening!
These were the cousins who contributed to buying the e-bike for me so I put up several signs around the house to let everyone know I really appreciate their thoughtfulness and generosity.

Angela Merici and Holy Cross High Schools

Yesterday the 1978 graduating class of Angela Merici High School gathered at Holy Cross High School to dedicate a room the class had furnished. Holy Cross is the result of a merger between Angela Merici and Bishop David High School. I was invited and it was a great evening with the women who were students when I was at Angela Merici during the 1970s and 1980s. Those were really great years for me.

Buying T-shirts and sweatshirts from their old alma mater.
Reuniting with old friends.

Rosie’s Funeral

Mike is married to my sister Mary and his mother died last week. Rosie is her name, and although not Catholic, she had asked if I would have a funeral service for her. I was most happy to do that and this afternoon we had a gravesite service and then the family gathered at Mike and Mary’s home. We have a wonderful family and it is exactly for events like this with family that I have returned from Cambodia. Here are some photos of some of our family gathered today.