I taught elementary school in five states and eight schools over 34 years. Usually my roles as teacher and church member stayed totally separate, but occasionally they overlapped. Because it was rare, I remember them. First was when we were living in Pittsburg, Kansas, and I was teaching fifth grade. I had a charming, roly-poly … [Read more…]
I want to be Enid. I wrote about her last year after we visited. I want to be Enid. This interminable series must end! I’ve omitted too many people that I love and admire–so many who have influenced me, inspired me, and encouraged me–and continue to do so. Of course I most want to be … [Read more…]
Years later, as we worked with the Central Church in Cincinnati, we met Bob and Ruth. Everyone admired Bob and Ruth, and so did we. They were loving to each other and to everyone else. They took people in to live with them when it crowded their four children. Finally they moved to a large … [Read more…]
