John Markum

Making summer memories…

Every season has it’s unique qualities that make them special. But for me, no season tops summer! Some of my best memories come from summertime. Topping the list, I think of…

  1. Living and working with my cousins, Ronnie and Rhonda Markum, in Stillwater, OK. I worked real hard, learned a ton of practical skills, and spent time with a great part of my extended family. (1997)
  2. Panama Missions Trip… Nothing short of powerful and life changing. Sealed my decision to go into ministry. (1999)
  3. Arriving at Bible college alone. Felt God speaking His confidence into me like never before. Wouldn’t change anything (2000)
  4. Finding and falling in love with my wife/Marrying her the following summer (2003/2004)
  5. Moving to the Quad Cities and Edgewood. (2008)

With a thousand other things that make summer what it means to me -fishing with Dad, baseball, mowing lawns, swimming, the beach, 4th of July, camping, tans, etc.- I always look forward to what each summer has to bring. What are some of your favorite summer memories? Leave a comment and share!

Blessings,

John

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