There are two names associated with my blog. They are Laude and Warren. My full name is actually Laude Warren Hays. I am a junior named after my father. Laude is from the Latin word ”laud’ which means praise and comes from the bible, “glory, laud and honor.” I am extremely blessed my mom and dad did not name me “glory” or ”honor.” Laude is tough enough.
I am a Senior Law Enforcement Chaplain for The Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Service In Sonoma County and have served in this capacity for 10 years. I also pastor Alexander Valley Christian Fellowship in Alexander Valley about 7 miles north east of Healdsburg, Ca. I serve as Chaplain for Children’s Hunger Relief Fund, offices in Santa Rosa, Ca. I am also a Chaplain and Board Member for The West Coast Post Trauma Retreat in Inverness, Ca. The program is one of two in the U.S. and is a 5 day residental program for first responders who are suffering from extreme Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I serve on The Board Of Directors for Lifechangers, a ministry of Bob and Eric Mumford which includes teaching ministry in the states and an orphanage in Uganda. I also serve on The Board Of Directors for Emmanuel Ministries, Juarez, Mexico which is a mission including a home and school for unwanted children, a medical and dental clinic. In my spare time I sing, play keyboard and guitar.
I have been married for 46 years and have two sons, five grandchildren. My wife’s name is Becky and she is a pastoral counselor for The Manna Home, a 10 month residental recovery program in Santa Rosa, Ca. My wife and I met when she was still in high school back in 1961. We were on a triple blind date and she was actully my friends date. The first time I asked her out she said no. The pursuit was on! It took a while, but she got tired of me asking and finally said yes.
I am interested in many things but mostly music and nature. I love to walk in the woods, the mountains, along the streams, through the valleys, meditating and contemplating life. Above music and nature is my love of people and desire to be an encourager and uplifter. I love the people in the church I pastor and I am reaching out more and more to those outside of church and those outside my belief system. I am learning much from them but especially how to love and not judge.
Warren, your blogs are pretty cool. I always loved the alexander valley area, it must be great to live there, except for the poison oak. have a great holiday season-JD
Jim,
I don’t live in Alexander Valley but I would love to. We still live in Santa Rosa but would like to get back to the Healdsburg area. Thanks for your comment.
I will never forget chasing you around youth camp. Actually you were the most polite kid there.
Warren
Hey Warren,
I told Milton about you, now I’ll tell you about him.
You two might be birds of a feather.
I found him through another friend’s blog:
http://donteatalone.blogspot.com/
Love to you and the every lovely Becky.
Thanks Kim, he is a kindred spirit for sure!
love your blogging Warren!! thank you for generously sharing the gift of your life. You have inspired me for years and I look forward to more years to come.
blessings to you my friend.
Jean,
I sent a reply on my IPhone, wasn’t sure it got through. The message was regarding the woman of integrity you are and how much I appreciate and am honored by your feedback.
We prayed for you this morning, stay safe, set the captives free as you make the difference.
Love & Blessings
Warren
Hey Warren,
I would love to be on your mailing list. You are quite the writer and such a fabulous man. Well done my friend!
Love,
J.J.
Greetings and blessings with loads of love and good health for 2011.
Ada & Maarten
Great to hear from you, we often remember and speak of our time with you. Hope you have a wonderful new year also!
Love & Blessings,
Warren & Becky
Hello,
My name is Mary and you don’t know me. I was searching through the Sonoma County for a fellowship with believers that are on the same path in Christ. Your last letter was about the Holy Spirit leading us on a journey to a cross of death instead of comfort and contemplation. My favorite verse in the bible is Isaiah 61………….The Spirit of the lord is on me to bind up the broken hearted and to go and set the captives free. My testimony is long and the road has been difficult , but Jesus has been right there beside me all the way.
I am looking for a place to minister as well as fellowship in your area. I am 62 and I have two grown daughters that live in Santa Rosa. Claire is a nurse at Kaiser in San Rafael and Genevieve (my eldest daughter recently moved to Santa Rosa. I currently live in Porterville Ca.. I work with special needs children with the school district here. I have always had a heart for children and have been involved with at risk kids my entire life.
I would like to move closer to my daughters and be involved with a ministry like yours in reaching people who are in need of the love of Christ working through us to heal and mend.
I will pray for your ministry in Juarez, Mexico and for protection when you go.
I will be 62 this summer and will have a little income from social Sec. and a little retirement from the school district here, but not enough to stop working. Will work part time . I’m not sure of Gods timing , but i know He has the blueprint and the plan for my life. If you know of a little house for rent or a job working with children please let me know.
Prayerfully and Sincerely
In Christ Love, Mary
Hi Warren,
Was looking to see if you were still around and low and behold here you are.
I wanted to drop you a line and let you and Becky know I love you and I hope you are well.
Bonnie
Hi Bonnie, yeah still around after all these years. Good to hear from you. I saw your mom and dad this last Sunday at Paul Duclos home. they look really well.
So sad about Pauly as we all remember him, especially from his younger years and times at SOL. If I remember things accurately, Isaac Lehr really loved Pauly. Now they can spend some time!
Warren
Warren,
I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to have come across your blog. I hold you so very dear in my heart, and Becky too. We had dinner with you both, before you agreed to marry Marc and I in Mendocino on June, 21, 2003…do you remember? What a blessed day that was. And Marc and I still think of you often with such high regards. We moved to Flagstaff, AZ in Oct 2010- and lost most of our contact info in the transition. I think of you often and have wanted to send you some note, to let you know we still think of you and smile. I read your bio and of your work as a chaplain. I thought, “no wonder I love you!” End of life work is very near and dear to my heart. I am currently finishing my doctorate in clinical psychology. I resonate strongly with your love of nature and your love of people. Forever etched into my heart were you! Blessings to you and Becky and all of your family! God Bless You! Wishing you the happiest of holidays, now and always. Love, Carisa & Marc Authier
Back at ya!
When one relies on The Holy Spirit to lead sometimes He is led to a cross leading to death instead of a place of contemplation and comfort. If I was my own, I would spend more time thinking about myself! I’ve done that enough for one life.
Good to hear from you bro, yes 30 years of “The good, the bad, and the ugly” yet we have made it thus far.
Blessings,
Laude