Author: rutakintome

I married Ruth, my high school sweetheart, in 1983 and we have four children and 6 grandchildren. I have been the worship pastor at Mission Bible Church since 2004. We are located in Minooka, a southwest suburb of Chicago. I love singing, bicycling, music, Mahler, boxing, coffee, movies, The Beatles, sunsets, coffee, Mahler, the seashore, sunsets at the seashore, coffee, and… the seashore. Originally from New York, I grew up 15 minutes from the beautiful beaches of southern Long Island. I have a Fujifilm X-T5 that I use to capture the world I see. I also enjoy writing about the images that surface in my mind and heart as I work with the images from my camera. Thanks for stopping by!

at the altar…after 30 years

At the altar

That’s yours truly with my high school sweetheart kneeling at the altar on our wedding day 30 years ago. Our anniversary is 8 months away, but I was feeling nostalgic and remembered that we took the image below back in May of 2012 in the same church. Over the years we have “returned to the altar” many times to re-commit our love. Grateful for my bride.

…after 30 years

end of day

In our little town it seems like we are surrounded by train tracks. This was taken behind our subdivision. It's a favorite spot for my youngest son (in this image) to make movies with his buddies. It's also a great place to watch the end of day.
In our little town it seems like we are surrounded by train tracks. This was taken behind our subdivision. It’s a favorite spot for my youngest son (in this image) to make movies with his buddies. It’s also a great place to watch the end of day.

wheel

It's just a wheel. Hope you like it too :)
It’s just a wheel. Hope you like it too.

Family Time

Family Time

That’s my dear bride of 30 years in the background, my youngest son in the foreground, and in the middle: my grandson! Family time is the best. By the way, grand-parenthood comes highly recommended!

5 Mile Bridge

I love this little bridge! It is a little more than the half way point on a favorite bike ride that I take.
I love this little bridge! It is a little more than the half way point on a favorite bike ride that I take. Located near this bridge are some beautiful barns that I have previously posted here and here. The road I take is called Old Stage Road and it basically follows the Illinois River, winding through the peaceful countryside.

From the Ancient City of Dan

This was taken from the Ancient City of Dan in northern Israel.
This was taken from the Ancient City of Dan in northern Israel.

all aboard

Taken at the Joliet METRA Rail station.
Taken at the Joliet METRA Rail station.

Three Kings Day

Taken in the Plaza Colón of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. It's all about Three Kings Day (Epiphany)!
Taken in the Plaza Colón of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. It’s all about Three Kings Day!

forest stairs

Back to Mattheissen Park for this image. It is a long way donw, but then you can explore the dells, waterfalls and winding paths. I love taking walks with my family here.
Back to Matthiessen Park for this image. It is a long way down, but then you can explore the dells, waterfalls and winding paths. I love taking walks here with my family.

Carly

This was taken after the very talented cast and crew of Minooka High school performed the musical, "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." The performances were EXCELLENT! There is just something about this picture that I like, so that's why I posted it. Carly, my youngest daughter, is on the right facing away from the camera :)
This was taken after the very talented cast and crew of Minooka High School performed the musical, “How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The performances were EXCELLENT! There is just something about this picture that I like, so that’s why I posted it. Carly, my youngest daughter, is on the right, facing away from the camera.