Our Great Reward

December 31, 1986 - September 16, 2007

We woke up pretty slow yesterday with so many thoughts running through our minds. Three years ago our lives were forever changed when Our Father called His child to be home with Him. Gina and I miss Rollie Joseph so much that we were at a loss of words and apologize to our family and followers for not posting yesterday. We celebrate that Our Father rewarded our marriage with four wonderful children. We also believe that our children are only on loan to us. We do rejoice that Our Father has given us the assurance that we will be reunited again one day and OH, what a GLORIOUS reunion it will be.

Our Rewards

As parents, even though it has been three years, it feels like it was just yesterday that all of our lives were forevermore changed. We were so touched and humbled by all of your emails, thoughts and prayers. It really touched our hearts on how Rollie Joseph was remembered. We could feel your hugs and prayers. Each one bought smiles to us on how Rollie Joseph touched your lives. Gina and I truly thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers as they were definitely felt.

As we sat outside enjoying our coffee we were graced with a flyover of a Golden Eagle. We both felt the presence of Our Father and Rollie Joseph looking down on us. Not only did this eagle grace us with his presence he spoke to us. This was a first for us to hear an eagle.

We finally made it up to Mike & Janna’s cabin around eleven o’clock. I helped Mike install a blue flame heater and flat screen TV in their motorhome. Gina on the other hand was inside helping Janna with her chokecherry preserves and syrup. Around three o’clock we drove into Big Timber so Mike could pick up some items we needed to finish up these two projects and Janna needed to mail a quilt. We then drove out to Lonn & LoriLee’s home, which is Mike’s son. Before long Gina and I loaded up into Mike’s truck and headed up the mountainside (which was around 8,000 feet). Lonn was taking us up to see some Elk. The real treat was hearing them bugle. It was so amazing to hear them bugling as it brought back memories of hearing Rollie Joseph playing the trumpet and French horn.

Once we arrived back at Lonn & LoriLee’s house, she and Janna had grilled hamburgers along with broiled potatoes and sweet corn. Dinner was great and before long we drove home. We enjoyed a very nice day with our dear friends Mike & Janna. We thank you both for allowing us to share our joys and memories of Rollie Joseph. Both of you made the day extra special to us. We also want to thank Debbie Medlock, our sister-in-law for allowing us to use her photos. She’s a fantastic photographer. Last but not least we thank Brandi Smith, Rollie Joseph’s girlfriend for the lovely video she posted on Facebook. It gave us great joy and was a wonderful tribute to the memories of Rollie Joseph.

His Smile, Laughter, and Life was truly a gift from God


Rollie Joseph Loved Serving His Country


Never Forgotten and Forever In Our Hearts

Our final thoughts on today, is when God called Rollie Joseph home it was a vivid reminder that life here on earth is very short for each of us. If it were not for this life-changing event, we probably would not be living our dream of traveling and enjoying the beauty God created. We have heard so many stories of couples that have dreamed to do things together. However, something happens to one of them and for whatever reason they were never able to enjoy their dream with their soul mate. We can all find a reason why we cannot live our dream. This is our advice to everyone, live your dream before it’s too late. There is no guarantee that we get tomorrow. So whatever your dream may be, just do it. We never get to rewind life.

To view more photos of Rollie Joseph here is a link: online photo album


Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.