Phil Troyer is running for Congress but not this Phil Troyer

Due to receiving numerous emails and phone calls over the past few days, I need to clarify that I am not the lawyer Phil Troyer who announced his candidacy for Indiana’s 3rd District Congressional seat currently held by Mark Souder. Although we share the same first and last name, I have never met Mr. Troyer.

I am the Phil Troyer, raised in Laotto, Indiana, son of Pauline and the late Arthur Troyer. I graduated from East Noble High School in 1970, Ball State University BAR ’75 and Indiana Wesleyan University, BMA ’93. I’ve been registered as a licensed professional architect (NCARB, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio) since the late ‘70’s. My architectural firm, Phillip A. Troyer, Inc., relocated to Ludwig Road, Fort Wayne in January 2009 after practicing for nearly 30 years in Laotto.

I appreciate all of the positive comments about my ‘running for congress’ and want to request that all inquisitive voters research and/or contact Phil Troyer, the lawyer, as far as political ideals, qualifications, character, etc. If I ever decide to enter the political arena, I will be sure to contact all of my ‘Facebook and email fans’.

Thanks,
Phil Troyer

Tuesday afternoons

Somalia, Vietnam, Sudan, Congo, Chad, Burma, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, Mexico, Ethiopia and the USA. What is the common thread? They are some of the countries representative of the women I am privileged to work with on Tuesday afternoons at a Fort Wayne ministry.

We "teach" conversational English via sewing, knitting and jewelry-making skills. The women also have an opportunity to learn English using a computer program. ESL and parenting classes are open to these beautiful women as well.

Since I have been become a helper in the beginner's sewing room, I know of a few items we regularly use. Thread, metal sewing gauges, Velcro strips, decorative buttons, zippers, fusible webbing and plastic bobbins are always needed. Thanks to Millie M. for delivering a car load of fabric --- it is very much appreciated.

Being with these women is such a blessing to me. Many have come out of extremely difficult situations in their home countries. My friend, Katie, went with me today. She and I talked on the way back home about the fact that women from all around the world have so much in common. No matter what color, race or age, there seems to be a need to be loved, appreciated, cared for and encouraged. I know these women leave each Tuesday feeling loved on and valued. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to whatever God has in store for me and His women from every race and culture.

Happy 2nd birthday, London

Happy birthday to our sweet little London. London, we love you so much and can not wait to see you next week in Indy.

You make us smile whenever we see you or think about you. God has blessed us so much by giving you to us.

Have a fun birthday and let us know when you open your gifts!

Love you always,
Mimi and Papi

Light the Night (Lee Bob's Crew)

Lee Richards holding Lincoln Lee Troyer (Matt and Natalie's baby boy)










http://pages.lightthenight.org/in/NEInd09/MimiTroyer54
http://pages.lightthenight.org/in/NEInd09/philtroyer52

Check out the link to our team's pages for the Light the Night Walk.

September 22
East Noble High School
Kendallville, IN 46755

Benefits Lymphoma and Leukemia research and our very own, Lee Richards (father in law of our son, Matt).

Please donate generously to help us raise funds to eliminate these two diseases.

Thanks and may God bless you!

Family pictures 2

Matt















Matt



















KT a few days before Scott was born at Ball Memorial (taken at our house in Muncie)





















Relaxing in Laotto (summer 1982)

Family pictures

Matt asked me to find some of his baby pictures so last night I dug through a few boxes and found these. (Except for one picture, these are pre-Eric and Alex)















Family pictures 1985, 1984 and 1983





























LWC church directory picture 1982

Lincoln Lee Troyer

Matt and Natalie's baby boy - our fourth grandchild - arrived at 5:26 p.m. July 28th. He weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20.5 inches long with adorable blonde hair. Natalie's room at Community North in Indy was almost vacation-ish but I don't think she felt very vacation-y for a few hours. We are so blessed to have this little guy for a grandson. He is so cuddly and sweet.

Mia & Tim, Eric & Abby, Matt & Janelle and Phil & I waited in the lobby for the big announcement---we received the big news via email from Matt. Shortly thereafter a picture and info was on Facebook. The wonder of the internet and iPhones. After the baby and Natalie were attended to/cared for, Matt and Teresa came out to the lobby to greet us. I can only say there was no shortage of tears.

We are so grateful for this little guy. He is an answer to prayers and truly a gift from God.








Our beautiful daughter-in-law Natalie and baby Lincoln





















Papi, Matt, Lincoln
















Uncle Eric (a/k/a Unkie Elmo)

















Aunt Mia loving her nephew


















The happy, tired father and son















Matt, Mimi and Lincoln















Papi and Lincoln looking good in blue





















The beaming grandmothers with Natalie and Lincoln



















Auntie Kelly and cousin Grady in Arizona seeing little Lincoln via google chat
















Matt and Natalie with the balloons and bubblegum cigars from Trey, London and Grady



















Uncle Eric, Matt, Teresa, Lincoln and Papi google chatting with Uncle Andrew, Nora and Ella in Philly




















Uncle Andrew and Ella & Nora
















Tired guys

Grady Phillip Bohm

Grady Phillip Bohm was born at home on Saturday, July 18, 7:20 a.m. He weighed 10 lbs. 6 oz. and 21 1/4" long. Kelly started having contractions at 6:18 a.m. She asked Jon to call Mary the Midwife at about 6:40 a.m. Mary arrived at approximately 7:19 a.m.---just in time to help with the delivery. It was an emotional, priceless event that I will never forget. Trey and London love their little brother so much. Their Mimi loves all them.