Hello!
The subjects in week 10 of “111 Faces of Klamath Falls” are all strangers to me. Well, technically, I kinda know Matt because I frequent the store where he works. Nate and Eleaza were both strangers that I met at the park. Thinking back, I don’t think a person with a dog has ever declined to let me take their photo, so when I saw they both had dogs, I was optimistic they’d let me photograph them. Dog people are great!
Nate & Ava - 28
Nate & Ava - 28/111
Q: What’s something that brings you delight?
A: “Praising God.”
Q: What’s something great about yourself? (a trait or accomplishment)
A: “Sobriety - I’m free from drugs and alcohol!”
Congratulations, Nate! Best wishes for your continued success…one day at a time.
Q: Is there a problem for which you have a solution?
A: “For every inherent problem, there is a solution - turning your life to Jesus.”
Q: What’s your life’s dream/goal, and how are you working towards it?
A: “My goal is to walk on a righteous path."
Q: How would you like to be remembered? (personal legacy statement)
A: I want to be thought of and remembered as someone who lived as an example of Jesus coming into his life.”
Matt - 29
Matt - 29 / 111
Q: What’s something that brings you delight?
A: “Animals.”
Q: What’s something great about yourself? (a trait or accomplishment)
A: “I’m hard-working.”
Q: Is there a problem for which you have a solution?
A: Matt passed on this question.
Q: What’s your life’s dream/goal, and how are you working towards it?
A: Matt’s goal is to work as many hours as possible so that he can buy land.
Q: How would you like to be remembered? (personal legacy statement)
A: “I would like to be remembered as a good provider and a good human overall.”
Eleaza - 30
Eleaza - 30/111
Q: What’s something that brings you delight?
A: “My dogs.”
Q: What’s something great about yourself? (a trait or accomplishment)
A: Eleaza has experienced a great accomplishment recently - she became a probation officer!
Q: Is there a problem for which you have a solution?
A: Ok, this is a one-of-a-kind answer, TMI, and pretty funny. This issue was on Eleaza’s mind because she was at the park with her dogs. Are you ready for this problem? Eleaza explained that her puppies were eating their own poo, and she discovered a supplement they can take that will prevent them from poo-snacking after about a month of taking the anti-poo-eating chewy. We laughed about this and she seemed somewhat embarrassed to use this as her answer, but I assured her I was actually interested to hear about this because I’m pretty sure I recently caught my own little dog having poo Pupus. (Get it? Pupu means appetizers in Hawaiian.) Thanks for the tip, Eleaza!
Q: What’s your life’s dream/goal, and how are you working towards it?
A: “My dream is to become a police officer.”
Eleaza has been progressing toward achieving this dream by participating in the Explorer program, then becoming a reserve officer, then graduating with a degree in criminal justice, and now working as a probation officer.
Q: How would you like to be remembered? (personal legacy statement)
A: “Work hard for what you want,” Eleaza answered.
Thank you Eleaza, Matt, and Nate!
Here’s the part where I normally like to share a glimpse into my life…a lesson, realization, or observation I’ve had during the week. I haven’t known what to share with you for the past couple of weeks, however. I’m not sure if it’s because, for the first time since COVID, my schedule is really busy again, or if it’s because I’m getting distracted by this feeling of impending HAPPINESS! Do you feel it too? Do you feel this re-awakening and a sense of hope and promise?
For now, I just want to thank you for reading. We’re straddling two different realities right now…we’re still in the midst of a global pandemic, but we’re also beginning to feel optimism for the future. This project is helping to ground me in the present moment. I appreciate all of the subjects who’ve participated so far, and I appreciate you for accompanying me on this journey.
Have a great week!