Carl the Vigilant

As of Sept. 9, 2007 Carl, the Vigilant may have a little more gray in his hair as his age rose to 34, but that makes him an even more distinguished member of the Cain Clan. In San Diego, California, Carl qualified for his black belt in Kung Fu while he was stationed at Camp Pendleton. During the first five years of marriage he served numbers of desert missions and overseas in the Persian Gulf. He lived the code of the Corps. He earned the rank of staff seargent and was in charge of a helicopter maintenance shop. He had to guarantee the helicopters safe to fly, no small responsibility.

Thanks to Carl most of the Cain girls know how to defend themselves in a sticky situation and Sheryl, Zach, and Lauren enjoyed time as formidable runners alongside Carl's example.

After serving nine years in the marines Carl moved east with Amber and entered the working world of civilian life. What a change! What a challenge! But he had much to offer from all the expertise he developed in electronics in the Marines. Frontier Telephone and then Verizon were wise enough to recognize his great character, work ethic, and potential. It didn't take him long to get onto the track of success and accomplishments. He even took on the added challenge of college courses. Life was challenging. Life was good. But there was an experience still missing that Carl didn't realize would require major change in his stance, endurance, and focus. How could he ever prepare himself for the wonder and power of Amazing Grace.

Happy Birthday to a Great Dad, the father of the Cain Clan princess, Grace Walker. The smile on Daddy Carl's face says it all.

Love,

Nana