I am a midwest farm boy...well that's how I was raised. You won't find many farms around here any more. The ethics of being raised on a farm have stayed with me and I try to always give my best. If I don't know, I ask. If I'm stumped I like to bounce ideas. If it's beyond my capabilities....I let you know. Being upfront and honest makes life so much simpler.
My wife and I met through an online dating site....pretty common nowadays, except my wife was 9,000 miles away when we met. She was looking for a Christian pen pal. I fell in love reading through her profile and I felt in my heart that she was the one (I was a life-long bachelor, married to my careers!) . Thousands of emails, phone calls and instant message chats later I found myself in Thailand where my soon to be Filipina wife was working as a TESOL teacher. I became an expert in Immigration law and on January 11th, 2009 I became a married man. Charmaine is the love of my life and our story usually brings a tear to an eye as we show that there is someone for everyone and even if that person's a half a world a way, with God and Love , All things are possible. Being raised in the tropical Philippines, my wife would love it if we could manage to relocate to a warmer climate! She keeps herself active in the community working as a rehabilitation technician.
I'm a semi professional musician having played guitar in a Deep Purple Tribute band "Deep Shades of Purple" (www. DeepShadesOfPurple.com)in the Midwest Circut I'm a huge Ritchie Blackmore fan and my 75+ Deep Purple/Rainbow/Blackmore's Night album (yes, vinyl) collection might just give you that opinion. I have also played in several area cover bands and even a praise band or two. In my spare music time I study Jazz guitar and piano.
I am also a huge hockey fan and am proud to show my allegiance to my beloved Chicago Blackhawks. I played ice hockey as a goaltender from the age of 5 and made it as far as Jr's and many years of Men's Beer league hockey before calling it a career. A few pucks to my head might explain some of my quirks
I previously held a real estate license in the state of Illinois. I was a "Top Producer" for several years and enjoyed helping many people find a house to call home. As rewarding as real estate can be, I've just never got over leaving the media....I want to come back full time to my passion!
As a life long member the Lutheran Church (LCMS), I attended Zion Lutheran Naperville, Illinois for most of my life. I've been baptized, confirmed and married as a member of that same church. When we moved, that was my biggest change; but the people at Faith Lutheran in Naples,Florida made us feel right at home. I do honestly believe the Lord has always placed me where He needs me.
Here's a few pictures of me being me....It's what I do best.
My wife and I met through an online dating site....pretty common nowadays, except my wife was 9,000 miles away when we met. She was looking for a Christian pen pal. I fell in love reading through her profile and I felt in my heart that she was the one (I was a life-long bachelor, married to my careers!) . Thousands of emails, phone calls and instant message chats later I found myself in Thailand where my soon to be Filipina wife was working as a TESOL teacher. I became an expert in Immigration law and on January 11th, 2009 I became a married man. Charmaine is the love of my life and our story usually brings a tear to an eye as we show that there is someone for everyone and even if that person's a half a world a way, with God and Love , All things are possible. Being raised in the tropical Philippines, my wife would love it if we could manage to relocate to a warmer climate! She keeps herself active in the community working as a rehabilitation technician.
I'm a semi professional musician having played guitar in a Deep Purple Tribute band "Deep Shades of Purple" (www. DeepShadesOfPurple.com)in the Midwest Circut I'm a huge Ritchie Blackmore fan and my 75+ Deep Purple/Rainbow/Blackmore's Night album (yes, vinyl) collection might just give you that opinion. I have also played in several area cover bands and even a praise band or two. In my spare music time I study Jazz guitar and piano.
I am also a huge hockey fan and am proud to show my allegiance to my beloved Chicago Blackhawks. I played ice hockey as a goaltender from the age of 5 and made it as far as Jr's and many years of Men's Beer league hockey before calling it a career. A few pucks to my head might explain some of my quirks
I previously held a real estate license in the state of Illinois. I was a "Top Producer" for several years and enjoyed helping many people find a house to call home. As rewarding as real estate can be, I've just never got over leaving the media....I want to come back full time to my passion!
As a life long member the Lutheran Church (LCMS), I attended Zion Lutheran Naperville, Illinois for most of my life. I've been baptized, confirmed and married as a member of that same church. When we moved, that was my biggest change; but the people at Faith Lutheran in Naples,Florida made us feel right at home. I do honestly believe the Lord has always placed me where He needs me.
Here's a few pictures of me being me....It's what I do best.
