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The Other Kansas Miracle

January 21, 2021 by Lanita Boyd

Even though my last post was lengthy, there is even more to the story. Steve’s draft number was 47, which meant he was high on the list to be drafted and sent to Vietnam. A side benefit to his assistantship at Pittsburg State was that he might get a student deferment. Might. Not. In the … [Read more…]

Posted in: memories Tagged: deferment, draft number, JFK, Pittsburg-Kansas, trailer

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4

I enjoy my roles as wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, speaker, writer, sister, niece, aunt, and friend. As the title indicates, these are just the musings I might share with you over a cup of coffee.

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