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Richard Erickson and Taylor Hansen have been partners for over three
years. They regularly attend Kinship Partners sponsored events, but
they also enjoy fishing, playing sports and hanging out at Richard’s
house. Sometimes Richard’s wife, Mavis, joins in on the fun, and
she’s a terrific cook according to Taylor. |
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For over four years, Joan Johnson and Brittney Dahlberg have
been Kinship Partners. Most weeks they have gotten together and
enjoyed activities such as swimming, miniature golfing, playing
games, cooking, eating out and attending church activities. Joan and
Brittney stat they are looking forward to many more years of
continued friendship. |
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It’s been almost three years since Miranda and Chuck Anderson
were matched with Sam Harrold. Sam loves the fun things he gets to
do with the Andersons like playing miniature golf, roller skating
and attending Kinship Partners sponsored activities. This past
winter Chuck and Miranda had a baby daughter, Mallory, and even
through this busy period they continue to make Sam feel as if he is
part of their family.
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Jim Wheeler and Loren Jones have been Kinship Partners for
three years. Since they’ve been matched they have spent many hours
building things, four-wheeling, exploring and trying lots of new
activities. Jim loves to let Loren “have at it” when they’re working
in the shop and says he is impressed with Loren’s increased patience
and endurance when they are tackling electric motors and gasoline
engines. |
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A little over four years ago Darlene Schaefer and Christina
Wilson were matched as Kinship Partners. They both love garage
sales, bargain stores and lunching at their favorite fast food
restaurant. Mutual trust and admiration is the key to their
relationship. Christina enjoys having Darlene attend her softball
games. |
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Michelle Burris’ children were pretty much grown-up when she
decided to become a partner about three and a half years ago. She
was hoping to be matched with a younger girl – and along came Alyssa
Abrego, who was only in second grade at the time. They do all kinds
of things together but Alyssa’s favorite times are when she and
Michelle can spend the day swimming. |
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Paul and Marcia Manns have been matched with Seth Borg for four
years. Although it is sometimes hard to find activities that appeal
to a teenage boy and two senior citizens, they’ve enjoyed canoeing,
biking and mini-golfing. Seth pays Paul and Marcia the highest
compliment a teenager can pay an adult when he states, “They’re cool
people”! |
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About three years ago, Olive Lafer came in to Kinship Partners.
She had just celebrated a milestone birthday and wanted to do
something to “make a difference”. Olive was matched with 11 year old
Kendra Korsgaard. These two often come to Kinship Partners’
sponsored events and Kendra says she really enjoys the times she
spends with Olive and her husband, Richard, at their home. |
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A “family affair” is the best way to describe the match between
Tom and Tammy Ringhand, their six kids and Brittany Turner. They
have been partners for over three years. Brittany is like the big
sister in the family. She eagerly joins into the family’s
activities. One of their favorite activities is “Country Night” when
one member of the family chooses a country and recipes for the meal.
Together they study about the country and even try to wear clothing
associated with that country. |
