Ray and I had three opportunities to be with people we love this past weekend. We got home last night happy we had decided to do all three. Opportunity One was “Copland to Cash: An American Rhapsody,” performed by ten- to…
When John was about eight years old, our friend Craig completed his graduate work at the University of Illinois. He and his wife Becky and their children Paul and Katie moved away so Craig could start the career for which…
Two weeks ago I shared a prayer request with you for a fellow Daily Encouragement reader who grew up in Canada. Her husband had been diagnosed with lung cancer this past December. Today she and her children are rejoicing in the…
Mother, Mary Evelyn, her children, and I went to a ladies’ lunch yesterday at the home of retired teacher who is part of our church. Our hostess lives on a hill in the country, where she has been creating pretty…
July 1 is always a special day in our family. It’s Bethany’s birthday. Ray and I are celebrating Bethany’s birthday today with her and her sweet family. Happy Birthday, Bethany. I’m remembering one of her birthdays many years ago when…
Last week friends told us about a 4th of July celebration in Lancaster, Tennessee, a tiny town about an hour away from us. Ray and I decided to meet them there this year. Mary Evelyn and her family went too.…
