Jason and Debbie and their children Kate and Collin.
The Kaye family - We’ve known Joe for about 10 years now, with the exception of Collin who just turned 2. We’re all excited that Joe has found someone to share his life with. Deb and I met Ingrid in January, and we think they make a wonderful couple. We look forward to continuing our friendship with them as we all grow old(er).
Ken, Kate, Nathan, and Emily Sanford are Ingrid’s westside relatives.
I usually only see them a couple times a year, but I’ve enjoyed watching Ken and Kate raise their children in a supportive and encouraging way. They are constantly going from one sporting event to play rehersal while juggling jobs and other family obligations. I admire their charisma and look forward to seeing them at our wedding (one of those events which is creating an excuse for all of us to get together!)
IL
I met Ingrid behind the bar (coffee) not long before her and Joe began their romance. Before she arrived at “2nd and Division” Starbucks there was much buzz about Ingrid and I figured she must be something of a Starbucks legend. Well, my thinking was not too far from the truth. When I met her I thought
“Hm mm…kind of quiet but very funny when she does speak. I think that’s cool.” So, it wasn’t too long before I realized that she was one of a kind and my kind of people. We ended up working many very early, very dark and very cold mornings together.
Then there was the morning where I heard a fragmented and very interrupted (by all those coffee addicts during the a.m. rush) version of a date she’d had with a really great guy. It wasn’t long after that (maybe a half hour) before that great guy started showing up on a regular basis to see Ingrid on her break. Many mornings I’d see Joe sitting in the lobby “working” with one eye on his computer and one eye on Ingrid.
Meanwhile, Ingrid and I spent our mornings side by side in the drive-thru getting to know each other and trying to keep up with the frantic pace. I marveled at her encyclopedic knowledge of Starbucks and looked forward to lots of laughs on those mornings. Unfortunately, I came upon the scene late in Ingrid’s Sbux career so we didn’t get to work together as long as I had hoped for but I do have many fond memories. One of my favorites is when she’d be in the back hallway during a slow moment chugging her illegally made 10 shot (or something similar) short Americano or a drink that was messed up and shouldn’t go to waste. Only a coffee “Legend” would have dared to do this.
I’d have to say that the best thing Sbux has given me was the opportunity to get to know Ingrid (and Joe, of course). I’m so excited to be around to witness her life evolve and I wish her and Joe a happy, rewarding and rich life together.
Love…Diane
I met Ingrid in 1991 when my family moved next door to hers. We became instant friends. We spent every free minute together. My family moved from Yakima to Texas in 1993 so I had to leave my best friend in the world. We were able to visit each other a few times and even had the privilege of spending two months together in Dallas at a home-schoolers convention in 1997. She even flew to Texas in November 1999 to be a bridesmaid in my wedding to Darren. That was the last time we saw each other and we did lose touch for a while, but true friends will always find a way back to each other. Ingrid, I love you so much, dear friend and I wish you all the best in your new life with Joe.
Hi, everybody, and greetings from upstate New York. It’s a pleasure to finally add my picture and a few words to this wonderful blog.
My name is Ed Goode, and I’ve known Joey since I was twelve. How did I meet him? I met Joey while I was kicking pine-cones one autumn afternoon. I was wiling away the time before a youth-group meeting, imagining the pine-cones were footballs, knocking in field-goal after game-winning field-goal. Suddenly, Joey appeared out of nowhere. He introduced himself (”You may have heard of me around here, my name is Joey Barrentine”), and then, for reasons that defy easy explanation, he proceeded to criticize my kicking technique. “You call that kicking?” he groaned. “You’d never make it a day if you were a kicker on a real football team.” Joey volunteered to give me an impromptu lesson, and for the next five minutes, he drilled me on how to properly split the uprights while avoiding an onslaught of enemy players. Joey was clearly older and bigger than I was, so I hadn’t asked where he had acquired his authority on football, much less field-goals. But I was curious. Was he a kicker himself? No, he said. Was he on the football team? Not really, he admitted. So where did his expertise come from? Well, he said proudly, on the junior high school football team, he had once been the team manager (read: equipment manager).
And so it began. The experience got us talking, and talking invariably got us laughing. Joey and I were in the same youth-group at our church on McChord Air Force Base (with Sean Kenney, by the way, whom you’ll also find with his beautiful family on this blog). One of our better ideas, which never came to fruition, was to rent out the localwater-park, “Wild Waves,” and offer a water-park -baptism extravaganza. Personally, I was intrigued by the prospect of turning all the water into holy water, but I think Joey preferred the idea of receiving a sacrament while hurtling down the Rampage Bonzai Giant Waterslide. We also coined the slogan, “God Is Our Co-Pilot” (the adult supervisor wanted “God Is Our Pilot,” but Joey and I were pretty committed to the notion of free-will), and somewhere along the way we both learned to be our brother’s keeper. In those years, Joey would introduce me to people as “the little brother that I never wanted,” and I would insist that we were actually twins (which, if you look at our pictures, is a no-brainer). Our friendship is now in its third decade, and I’d like to think that are joined at that place where best friends become family. In fact, without Joey’s soulful, steadfast, and deeply humane example to observe and enjoy all these years, I doubt I would know what “friend” or “family” truly meant. God knows that I wouldn’t know how to properly kick a pine-cone.
Joey has asked me to be his Best Man, which is an honor and privilege that I’ll do my best to deserve. In the meantime, keep in mind that I’m a good resource if you need some answers about Joey (boxers not briefs, pistols at dawn, Bruce Springsteen, etc.), the wedding, or his family and friends. You can reach me at erg22@cornell.edu.
Ingrid -
It is such a priviledge to be included in your Friends List. Starting out as your piano teacher was very fun but today as your friend is even better. I always said I wished I had another son for you so we could be family - but Joe seems to fit the bill and makes you happy.
I’ve enjoyed seeing God work in your life and know He has a special plan for you. Our family supports you with love and prayers.
Lynnett Koenig
Pictured below is the entire Koenig family celebrating Norm and Lynnett’s 40th anniversary in December 2006. Back row from left: Adam, Stephanie, Lynnett, Norm, Kim, Jamie; front row: Will, Sydney, Samantha, Eric, Leif. 40th Wedding Anniversary Celebration, December 2006.
What many of you may not know about Ingrid, is that she’s practically Romanian!
I met Ingrid in 2001 in beautiful Bucharest, Romania where we ended up venturing around in craziness resulting in the best friendship of my life. We were there together what…4 semesters, one of which we really got a chance to get sick of each other while rooming in a small apartment together along with another girl! What can I say… some of the best memories of my life were made then, as Ingrid made me laugh and cry in turn, took care of me while I healed from a serious injury (poor thing had to play “Mom” to a bratty stubborn me), was the best comrade for climbing mountains, exploring holes, playing with dirty street kids, holding abandoned dying babies in hospitals, getting into occasional moderate trouble, eating fabulous food, taking pictures, and drinking cappuccino’s and eating mushroom soup at Mozart cafe listening to sad American tunes, wishing we were home.
Romania was never the same for me after Ingrid left and I’ve never been the same either. My coffee’s never tasted as good as what she made for me (I have her alone to thank for my coffee habits of today), and I’ve wished countless times she just lived closer (I’m in N. MI now). Ingrid is so real, loyal, fun, and cares more about people than almost anyone I’ve ever met. I could write a book about her and all the amazing things she’s done for the people of Romania, and for myself, but it’d be really long because she’s one of those “Treasure” people who you have to dig deep to discover and are more rare then pirates treasure these days. But I couldn’t be happier for you Ingrid! After a short 8 months of being so happily married I can hardly stand it, I couldn’t wish a better happening for you! Joe, I can’t wait to meet you knowing Ingi would only marry someone wonderful! You’re one lucky man. If I were a guy (and taller), I would have married her years ago!
God’s RICHEST blessings on you both! Felicitari si multi ani inainte (si multi copii, smekera)!
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Let’s see, when did I meet Ingrid…..
I believe it was about 4ish or 5 years ago. I had heard rumors and stories about a gal who had traveled to distant lands and did amazing works for people and children, and that she was skilled in, well almost anything! What they didn’t tell me was that this amazingly talented person was going to be such a genuine, honest, and totally fun person to get to know, oh and drink wine with like Kate said. Ingrid and I both have a passion for photography and a creative eye for design, so we instantly clicked. Her photos have been such an inspiration to me and I know she will go so far with this God given talent of capturing people’s emotions and the stories in their eyes. Ingrid is a non-stop woman, she’s always on the run, and has one of the busiest schedules of all my friends…at first I thought it was the Starbucks coffee, but now I know that’s just Ingrids personality. I am so happy that you’ve found a man that has captured your heart and that you’ve wanted to spend the rest of your life with. I’ve now been married for 3 weeks, and let me tell you Ingrid and Joe…Hold on and Enjoy the Ride!!!!
God Bless, Kristine and Greg Wagner
*Note*
Kate Mitchum has been one of my dearest friends for many, many years. It is my great honor to have her stand in support of Joe and I in our upcoming wedding. For those of you who’ve never met Kate, be prepared for a breath of fresh air, and beautiful spontaneity. Kate is a precious friend.
IL
Hey All,
I am honored to be in the same universe as Ingrid Lindemann. She is
the goddess in my world. Her friendship, humor, love, constancy, beauty,
and resilience have been my anchor for years. I am so excited for her
and Joe. He is the only person I know that is deserving of her - which
makes him a very lucky man.
One of my favorite memories with Joe and Ingrid was an evening that I
spent with them in Seattle. They were over for an evening dinner that my
sister Tracy was working her magic on. During the preparation for the
meal Tracy ran a knife through her finger, causing her immense pain.
After much talking and deliberation the majority rule was to take her to
the hospital. Joe lead our troop followed by me with desert and Ingrid
with her jokes. We ended up having a hilarious night in the waiting
room. From that moment on I realized that Joe and Ingrid were so well
matched that their joy radiates to everyone around them. They are an
incredible team.
Unfortunately I am unable to spend as much time with them as I would
like. My work and life are based in Seattle WA. I am an Event
Coordinator/Lead Receptionist at University Presbyterian Church in
Seattle WA. In other words, I help plan parties and answer the
telephones for the church. I also work at the Home Depot as a garden
associate part time. In other words, I help customers find what they are
looking for, sweep, and take out the garbage.
I have been bonded to Ingrid since the time that we were “closet”
drinkers. I am looking forward to being one of the first to offer a
toast to her and Joe’s happiness. Congratulations!
Let’s see I can’t remember when exactly I met Ingrid but it seems like I
new her before I even actually met her. Aimee is my roommate and she
always would talk about her friend Ingrid that is the handiest of all
women and how she did all these fabulous projects around the house for
Aimee. When Ingrid returned from her first trip to Romania I got to
officially meet her and she is as great as Aimee says. Ingrid is one of
the most talented people I know and I am so glad that Joe saw all of
that and more in Ingrid. I can’t wait to celebrate your wedding with
the two of you.
Angela
*Note* Angela does not currently have a photo for this entry!
