LDI/Glen Gang Reunion 2008

Healing Prayer - Rob Gleghorn's Talk

2008-09-05T05:43:00.001-07:00

Well, here's a video -- more like an audio -- clip of Rob's part of the talk at the campfire. You can't see anything except the flashlight that Heidi is holding, and the book Rob is reading out of. But it's really good. It was his part of the talk on "Healing Prayer" that Heidi and he spoke on. Rob is explaining that he didn't really think much of the Healing Prayer Workbook* that Heidi uses with women... until he went through it himself just a few hours earlier on the day of this clip.

*from the People Resources Team of The Navigators: peopleresources@navigators.org (719) 594-2555

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3232977353420049258

Well, the embedded video doesn't seem to want to work, so you can click on the link above if you'd like to see it.

15 MPH

2008-09-05T05:15:00.000-07:00

Here's another short clip... hope you can hear it okay. It's part of the beginning of Randy's talk at his house... actually there are two clips, but I missed a little in between. In the first, Randy introduces his talk:

The part I missed in between is when Hal Denney says, "This is the 'Lower Room' discourse," which caused all the laughter at the beginning of the next clip. This is why I could never be a professional photographer or videographer... I always miss the moment. Oh well. I try to make up for it a little by taking so many pictures/videos that I sometimes accidentally get something. Here's what followed (only the first minute or so of his talk... still just the introduction):

John & Rob Meet... Again

2008-08-30T19:15:00.000-07:00

Here's a short video clip of when John Walters went out to greet Rob Gleghorn. Sorry I'm so far away, and you can't hear very much, but it was a memory...

What a Treasure

2008-08-30T19:05:00.000-07:00

Here's a short video clip that is a treasure for us. A little background: our youngest, Paul, was being a little distracting during Randy's talk on Monday night, and was not willing to sit in my lap or Weldon's when we tried... but when he walked past Jim Downing, he looked up and his eyes lit up like he'd seen his Grandpa! Jim picked Paul up and held him and played with him for a few minutes with his nametag (like he really needed one of those!).

More pictures and updates

2008-08-30T16:32:00.001-07:00

I just read Cathy McConnel's blog where she wrote about her time at the reunion and thought I'd put the link here: http://cathyincambodia.blogspot.com/2008/08/wonderful-time.html

Reading her's, I was inspired to add a few more pictures of our time at the reunion. If anyone wants any of these, I'd be glad to send them to you on e-mail. Just let me know!

Dinner in the King James (Cathy McConnell, Paul Goodwin, Randy Raysbrook)
Joy Milner - sorry we never made it up to Ladybug Lookout, Joy!

Marilyn Raysbrook - sporting a "Vegas" tatoo :) (Very temporary!)
Jamie Clark, Mary Wahl, and Jeff Wahl waiting for dinner -- "Where's the beef?!"
Ali Morgan... got those marshmallows a tad overdone!
Campfire at Echo Rock
Brett Clark, providing the ambience at the campfire. Thanks, again for playing, Brett!

Question for Critical Thinking

2008-08-16T15:57:00.001-07:00

More from Randy:

QUESTIONS FOR CRITICAL THINKING

Few things in life are all that they appear to be. Critical thinkers know that and analyze ideas, concepts, or events by looking at them from many different perspectives. They discover what remains hidden to most people. Critical thinking can be taught by asking a person the right type of questions, questions that start deep thinking.

Teaching someone to think critically starts by asking them questions that are probing and purposeful. They are probing because they challenge the obvious and examine assumptions. Critical questions are purposeful in that there is a goal in mind—the discovery of truth. They are not questions for the sake of questions, they are questions for the sake of learning.

To help a person to think critically, whether in a Bible study, a conversation, or a teaching situation, learning the various types of questions is of great value. Each type of question produces a different type of thinking. The more types of questions a person knows how to ask, the better thinking he can induce in others.

Here are a few simple categories.

Defining
Defines the word or idea.
In your own words, what is _____?
Could you give me a simple definition of _____?
Based on our discussion/textbook, what is _____?

Describing
Provides details or personal impression.
Can you describe _____?
How would you tell another person about _____?
Could you draw a picture/graph/icon/cartoon of _____?

Analyzing
Separates information into components. Focuses on facts.
What are the qualities of _____?
What is happening or not happening here?
What are the characteristics of _____?

Predicting
Considers possible consequences
What if _____?
As you consider _____, what are some important events that might occur (positive and negative)?
What are the short/long term consequences of_____?

Opposing
Takes the opposing position.
If you were to argue against _____, what would you say?
Is there another way to look at _____?
What is the opposite of _____?

Going to Extremes
Views the idea or concept from extreme positions.
What is the most/least, largest/smallest, best/worst, most boring/most fun thing about, most expensive/cheapest part of, most difficult/easiest part of, most/least important aspect of, quickest/slowest part of, greatest asset/liability of _______?

Applying
Uses the concept in a practical manner.
How would you use _____?
Can you name some ways _____ might apply to you/another?
What are the implications if you/another do not act on this?

Evaluating
Makes judgments about value.
What concerns you about _____?
What is your opinion about _____?
Why is this important?

Comparing/Contrasting
Tells how something is like or unlike something else.
How is _____ like/unlike _____?
Can you name some similarities/differences between _____ and _____?
How would you differentiate between_____ and _____?

Personifying
Views the idea or concept from another person’s perspective.
If you were _____ (name a famous person currently living or from history), how would you react to this idea or concept?

How would a(n): accountant, advertiser, artist, celebrity, child, detective, historian, lawyer, parent, philosopher, psychologist, religious person, sociologist, teacher, teenager, or writer think about _____?

Copyright 2006 © Randy D. Raysbrook. Please do not reproduce without permission. RRaysbrook@comcast.net

Used by permission. (Thanks!)

Questions that Lifelong Learners Ask

2008-08-16T15:22:00.001-07:00

This list is also from Randy Raysbrook:

1. What is the main idea?
2. What words best describe this?
3. What are its elements or parts?
4. What are its potential consequences (long-term and short-term)?
5. What don't I know about this?
6. Where can I find soft (people) and hard (books, articles) resources?
7. How does this work?
8. How do I explain this to another person in one sentence?
9. What is the most important part?
10. What things can I compare this with?
11. Is there another way to look at this?
12. Should I do anything with my observations or discoveries?

Randy's Talk

2008-08-16T14:56:00.000-07:00

These are Randy's notes on the talk he gave at his home the night of the barbeque. Thanks, again, Randy!

LDI Talk

August 4

INTRO

We all came to the LDI to learn.

An English study showed that 37% of people stopped learning after it was no longer compulsory.

Compare that with Proverbs 18:15 in The Message:
"Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights."

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How do we apply this verse?

First of all, we must define it.

What is lifelong learning?

"Asking God to teach us through the ordinary events of life."

It has nothing to do with IQ.

God designed us to be lifelong learners because we are always changing, because the world around us and people are always changing, and because it is impossible to have intimacy without lifelong learning because we must constantly be adapting to the people that we love.

Marilyn said, "Lifelong learning is important because if you're not a lifelong learner you don't love people."

We must think of ourselves as commas, not as periods. If we think of ourselves as periods we learn something and then come to a stop. We learn no more. On the other hand, if we think of ourselves as commas, there is always more to come, we are constantly attempting to learn more.

Warning:
Learning is fatal to pride.
One of the most important phrases we can learn is "I don't know."
Learning is dangerous.
We may have to change ourselves and the habits that we are so used to.

Lifelong learners focus on three things:

1. Stop Yourself
God is a 3 mile an hour God.
Busyness is toxic to relationships both vertically and horizontally.
Illustration: Las Vegas is a city built on distractions.
There's no substitute for solitude and reflection.
Some things are never discovered at 60 miles an hour.
The fruit of the Spirit includes self-control. That means the ability to NOT do something as well as the ability to do something.
Illustration: Marilyn and I plan a retreat twice year to evaluate our lives, marriage, finances, etc.

2. Ask good questions
There are 3296 questions in the Bible, Jesus asks 225 questions.
We must ask ourselves why there are so many questions.
I can predict what a person will become by the questions that he or she asks himself, God, and others.
Voltaire said, ”Judge a man not by his answers but by his questions.”
Questioning is important because there is always something behind everything.
To stop asking questions is the slow death of learning.
I suggest you develop a list of effective questions and carry them around with you.
I have 12 questions that I can ask about almost any topic to learn much.

3. Write It Down
Consider how much we have all learned and forgotten.
We are stewards of the things that we discover.
Sanny used to say the shortest pencil was better than the longest memory.
Writing is important because it is a form of thinking, creates a historical record, gives us something to pray over specifically, allows us to see God's patterns, and helps us to learn by reflection. It is also the basis from which teach.

Application:
Learn how to stop yourself, ask good questions, and write things down.
One healthy way to do that is to form a learning community with like-hearted people, or at least get one learning partner.
In that way you'll begin to apply Proverbs 18:13.

Reunion - Day 3

2008-08-05T14:25:00.001-07:00

Just thought I'd post a few pictures of the past couple of days. We really miss all of you who couldn't make it. Rob Gleghorn brought some videos and we watched a few minutes of the mime that Gary, Kathy, and Traci had done during the LDI years, and also watched a skit we had done at the Manor one night. Very funny to watch everyone and to see all the faces of those here, and those who couldn't make it... maybe we'll have to do another one (give me a couple of years to recover first!) Seriously... I can see it happening. And, also seriously, it has been so worth the effort of organizing everything. God did the amazing part by bringing those who were able to make it. May we all be encouraged to walk more closely to Him because of this time.

And may He bless all who were part of our lives during those years, whether they could come or not (or whether they even wanted to come or not). Miss you all!

Pictured above: (Don't know if these will be in the right order once I publish it... but maybe you can figure them out, anyway!)

Mike and Anne (Cumming) Rice

Weldon & Patty (Toney) Broberg
Big Paul and Little Paul (Paul Goodwin and Paul Broberg)

Weldon Broberg and Doug Dick (WeldonBrobergConstruction.com)

Marilyn Raysbrook and Virginia Sit

Sarah Dodd

Jim Downing and Steve Williams

Morena and Jim Downing and Sarah Dodd

Faye (Kahl) Gebhart and Michele (Meyer) Suriano

Karen Channave and Marilyn Raysbrook

Kathy (Ahearn) Johnson and Mary (Gibson) Wahl

Will (Bill) Abuzaid and Steve Williams

Len Froisland and Heidi Gleghorn

and a short video clip of getting ready for a group photo at Raysbrooks' last night:

Monday Night Barbeque

2008-07-24T08:32:00.000-07:00

Here is the info for the BBQ we will be having during the reunion:

Date: Monday, August 4, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm
Place:
Randy and Marilyn Raysbrooks'
3620 Shady Rock Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Phone: (719) 260-8572

Parking: There is a school about 2 blocks from their house for most of us to park at. However, if you need to park close by, you can park at their house or their neighbor's house... just ask at Marilyn and Randy's before you park.

Directions to the Raysbrook Home from Glen Eyrie:
1. Head north on N 30th St toward W Garden of the Gods Rd
0.5 mi
2. Turn right at W Garden of the Gods Rd
2.3 mi
3. Slight left to merge onto I-25 N
5.4 mi
4. Take exit 151 to merge onto Briargate Pkwy
2.8 mi
5. Turn right at N Union Blvd
0.4 mi
6. Turn right at Gold Bluff Dr
279 ft
7. Turn right at Shady Rock Dr
56 ft
To:
3620 Shady Rock Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Map to the Raysbrook Home from Glen Eyrie:

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Directions to Parking from the Raysbrooks':
1. Head west on Shady Rock Dr toward Gold Bluff Dr
0.2 mi
2. Turn right at Charity Dr
0.1 mi
To:
Academy International Elementary School
8550 Charity Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Change location or drag marker

Map to Parking from the Raysbrooks':

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Conference Info - Updated 5/27/08

2008-05-21T07:09:00.000-07:00

Dates: August 3-6, 2008

Cost:
To Stay on Glen (In Oaks): About $250 (+tax) per adult (includes 3 nights lodging and 8 meals). Kids stay in room with parents for free lodging (plus cost of meals).
To Commute: $20 per adult per day (kids come free) plus any meals you eat with us. (See Meal Costs and kids meal costs below.)

Meal Costs (per adult):
Breakfast: $8
Lunch: $11
Dinner: $17
Kids: 0-2 free, 3-12 years half price, 13-18 full price.
If you or anyone in your family has any ("medically necessary") special food needs during your time at the reunion, please let me know and I'll send you a form that you need to fill out and send to the Glen before the conference. Send it by July 6. Thanks!

Deposit:
To Stay on Glen: $50
To Commute: $20
Deposits will be deducted from total (due at the Glen at the end of the conference). You can send the deposit to me -- Patty Broberg. E-mail me for the address.

Schedule:
This schedule is still subject to change, but it's what I've got so far!
And "Hang Out" is my code for play, talk, hike, get ice cream, nap, anything you want!

Sunday, Aug 3:
3:00 Check In (At Carriage House)
6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:00-on Hang out at Oaks (Make plans for tomorrow daytime, hiking, etc)

Monday, Aug 4:
7:30-8:30 Breakfast
8:30-12:00 Hang out
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-6:00 Hang out
6:00–all evening: Cookout at Randy & Marilyn Raysbrook’s (Randy speaks)

Tuesday, Aug 5:
7:30-8:30 Breakfast
8:30-12:00 Hang out
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-6:00 Hang out
6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:00 Bonfire (Heidi Gleghorn speaks) Goodbyes to anyone not coming for breakfast

Wednesday, Aug 6:
7:30-8:30 Breakfast
10:00 Checkout

Notes:
* Tax: There will be a 7.4% tax on food and lodging.
* Release Form: We will all need to sign a Hiking and Activities Release form, saying that we will not hold Glen Eyrie accountable if we get hurt hiking, etc.
* Food and Beverages: We are allowed to bring food for ourselves (and our families) onto the Glen, but any snacks that are to be shared with the group are not allowed... we will possibly be purchasing a "snack break" for the night of the bonfire that includes smores and hot chocolate (if enough people are interested.) Otherwise, just bring snacks for yourselves.

General Information (this is from a sheet I received from Glen Eyrie and has some info that may be helpful, such as where to check in, a phone number you can be reached at during your stay, internet service, and that you should bring quarters if you want to do laundry!)

* Check-in: Guests will check-in at the Carriage House. Rooms are not guaranteed to be available until after 3 p.m. The Welcome Center is open 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. After 6:00 p.m., proceed to the Guardhouse through the main gate.

* Telephone usage: A credit card is required at check-in for phone activation. There is no charge for local and 800 calls, long distance calls are 35 cents per minute. Without the card on file the phone will not be turned on for outside calls, only facility calls. Guests without credit cards will be charged a fifty-dollar deposit which will be refunded upon departure if no phone calls are made.

* Computer laptop usage: Guests will not be charged for local access, long distance will be charged as above. To operate personal computers and access the Internet from the Castle or Big Horn, guests must unplug the cord from the back of the phone and plug it directly into their modem. Guests staying elsewhere on The Glen must plug their computer directly into the wall jack. (Although the phones are equipped with a data port, we only have the line capacity for one phone line per room).

* Emergency: Dial 7000. Do not dial 911. The attendant at the Guardhouse is trained to handle emergencies and has expert knowledge of the grounds in order to direct emergency officials.

* Gate Hours: Hours are 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 midnight Sunday through Saturday. Before or after these hours, to enter the gate, press #000 in the keypad. The attendant at the gatehouse will answer and verify that you are a Glen Guest, and open the gate for you. The gate will open outward toward incoming traffic. When exiting, drive slowly toward the gate and wait for it to open automatically.

* Meals: Unless otherwise specified, meals are served at the Castle in the King James Dining Room. Dietary request forms are available from your sponsoring conference host, for guests with specific medical, or allergy requirements. Prior notice is appreciated so that we may prepare adequately. It is up to each guest to assume responsibility for extreme allergy notification.

* On-site needs: Your on-site contact is the Concierge in the Castle at ext. 7401. After hours, this phone line is forwarded to the Guardhouse where the attendant will respond to your needs.

* Checkout: Checkout time is 10:00 a.m., even if guests are staying on the grounds past 10:00 a.m. Our system will automatically check out guests at this time for housekeeping purposes. For questions about charges, guests may talk with the Concierge, otherwise they may turn in keys at the Welcome Center or in the drop box outside the Guardhouse before leaving the grounds.

* To contact a guest by phone from an outside line, please call 1-800-944-GLEN or 719-634-0808. The fax number is 719-634-2012.
* Business needs, such as copies and faxes, may be handled at the Concierge Desk in the Castle. Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Please call ext. 7407 for charges.
* Bookstore hours are posted in the Castle Foyer outside the Bookstore.
* A box for out-going mail is located in the Castle Foyer outside the office of the Concierge.
* Glen Eyrie prohibits smoking in our buildings and rock climbing.
* RV’s may have trouble crossing the narrow bridges and it is recommended that they be left in the parking lot of the Welcome Center.
* Dogs on leashes are permitted on the grounds and trails but are not permitted in any of our buildings and we request that owners assist in cleaning up after their pets.
* Extra towels, an ironing board and one iron are located in laundry rooms of each building. Washing machines and dryers operate with quarters.
* Guests are advised to lock their rooms and carry room keys at all times. There is a $5.00 charge for lost keys.

Deadline Coming Up - May 4

2008-04-28T12:37:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Deadline for letting me know if you want to stay on the Glen or not is May 4... that's less than one week away. I have to give numbers for room reservations the next morning. So, if you haven't contacted me before, let me know in the next few days if you think you'd like to stay on the grounds for the reunion, so I can make sure there's room!

Names

2008-04-27T14:55:00.000-07:00

Below is the list of everyone I could think of, plus names I received from others to invite to the Reunion. I marked their status after their names. If my information is wrong, if you have information on anyone I have marked with NO INFO, or if you have a name to add to the list, would you please let me know by leaving a comment on this blog or e-mailing me? Thanks!

Note: Names marked in blue are people who have committed to coming and have sent a deposit (unless they're only coming for one or two things, then I didn't require a deposit). Names marked in underlined blue are those who expressed interest in coming, but have not committed by sending a deposit yet. Also, some of the names who are marked as "Invited" could change to "NO INFO" if the postcards we sent are received as undeliverable.

J.C. (from dining) ? NO INFO
"Will" (Bill) Abuzaid - Coming (Sun & Mon)
Ravi Balaramus - Invited
Dmitri Bobkin – NO INFO
Rod Bothman - Invited
Kathy Brackman - Not Coming
Weldon & Patty (Toney) Broberg - Coming
Jeff Bullock – NO INFO
Stephanie Carter - Invited
Karen Channave – Coming
Eric & Joyce Chiang (sp?) – NO INFO
Brett & Jamie (Jackson) Clark - Coming (Mon BBQ only)
Becky (Hough) Creech - Invited
Len & Jenny Crichton - Not Coming
Brad Cunningham – NO INFO
Traci (Green) & Randy DeBoer - Coming
Dan Delap – NO INFO
Hal & Dee Denney - Coming
Michele (Moy) & Alan DeVilbiss – Invited
Doug Dick - Invited
Sarah Dodd – Coming
Ceci Dominguez – Not Coming
Rachel Dority - Invited
Jim & Morena Downing - Coming (Monday BBQ only)
Randy Eaton - Invited
Julie Edmisson – NO INFO
Kim Eisenbraun - Invited
Robin (Moe) & Josh Elgard - Invited
Kristi Felt-Burton - Invited
Paul and Susan (Miller) Finley – Coming (one day only)
Sarah (Hyatt) Finnerty - Invited
Nathan Fisher – Coming (1 or 2 days)
Len Betty Froisland – Invited
Betty Froisland - Invited
Faye (Kahl) & Doug Gebhart – coming
Tony & Nan Giordano – Invited
Rob & Hiedi Gleghorn – coming
Paul Goodwin – coming
Bill & Pam Guindon - Invited
Christy Haley - Invited
Betty Haverland - Invited
Mark & Patsy Helmick - Invited
Todd & Cori (Hopper) Hobart – Not Coming
Charlie & Maribel Hokanson - Invited
Paul & MaryBeth (Laboski) Hood – Not Coming
Kelly Hostetler - Invited
Jim & Dorothy Husen - Not Coming (Cancelled)
Jeff & Kathy (Ahearn) Johnson – Coming
Steve & Tammy Johnson - Not Coming
Kenny Kedi – NO INFO
Edith Knight - Invited
Wayne Krehbiel - Invited
Steve & Alice Krehbiel - Coming (Sun night, Mon a.m.)
Susan Kurschner - Not Coming (Cancelled)
Brian & Debra LaCroix - Not Coming (Cancelled)
Craig Lawrence - Invited
Jason Lee - Invited
John & Michele (Wainwright) Lochridge – coming
Katie Lockhart – NO INFO
Mike & Pam Longo - Invited
Kirsten & Rick Lopez – Not Coming
Sylvie Marois – Invited
Alicia McCall - Coming (a few times)
Gary Mason – Coming (Sun pm and Mon BBQ only)
Rae Ann Maxwell – NO INFO
Cathy McConnell - Coming
Stacy (Blado) & Patrick McElderry - Invited
Dave & Bonnie McIntosh - Invited
Jay Merkle - Invited
Joy Milner – Coming
Heather Moffie - Invited
Ali Morgan - Coming
Scott & Shelly Myers – Not Coming (Cancelled)
Spencer & Laurie Nelson - Invited
Tom & Susana Neville - Invited
John Newland - Invited
Edward Nyakundi – NO INFO
Scott Orback - Invited
Martin Owinyo – NO INFO
Lynn (Perkins) & Clark Peterson - Coming
Doug & Jean Prensner - Coming
Randy & Marilyn Raysbrook - Coming
Anne & Mike Rice – Coming (Mon BBQ only)
Diana Rogers – NO INFO
Lorraine Rush – Invited
Grace Saenz – Not Coming
Sunil & Amy Salve - Coming
Molly (Weinberg) & Mark Schake - Not Coming
Diane Sevcik - Invited
John Sheffield - Invited
Ed and Meg Sherman Sherman - Invited
Larry Simmons - Invited
Virginia Sit - Coming
Mike & Kay Smith - Invited
Steve Sokolik - Invited
Dan & Kim Spreiter – Planning to come – no deposit
Michele (Meyer) Suriano - Coming (Sun night only)
Sharon Sutton – NO INFO
Bill & Nancy Teten - Not Coming
Lori Thibault – NO INFO
Chuck & Kit (White) Thompson - Invited
Sara (Wolfe) & Matt Van Hooreweghe - Not Coming
Judy Vance - Invited
Jeff & Mary (Gibson) Wahl - Coming
Malcolm & Debbie Walsh - NO INFO
John & Brandi Walters – Coming (maybe once)
Bill & Betsy Ward – Not Coming (Cancelled)
Judith & Ken Wiens - Invited
Steve Williams - Coming
Dan & Pat Wooldridge - Invited

Check out our Guestbook!

2008-02-22T08:37:00.001-08:00

LDI Reunion - August 3-6, 2008

2008-02-21T12:15:00.000-08:00

I decided to make a blog to keep everyone up to date on what's happening with plans for the LDI reunion, which is planned for August 3-6, 2008. Right now I'm spending about 5 minutes each day (doesn't SOUND like much, but it's hard to find it!) trying to get all the addresses together that I've received, and am PLANNING to send postcards to those I don't have e-mail addresses for. I'd like to put the final list of everyone I have info for on here eventually -- but don't hold your breath!

In between taking care of 4 kids and homeschooling and everything that goes with taking care of a household, I won't guarantee that this will be updated often, but I thought it would be a good place to start.

Please pray for preparations for the reunion and for it to be a fun and encouraging time for everyone who can come -- and maybe for those who don't, if I can get this site set up with enough pictures and stories!