I used to work in the Nationwide Insurance Claims Center in Columbus, Ohio. One morning I got into work and logged onto my computer, began to ready myself for the day when Ragna came in and went to work in the cubicle beside me. She looked over at me and said thoughtfully, “Why are you […]
Easter Is Over. It’s Time for Spring.
Classic Re-post from 2003 Have you ever wondered why Easter sometimes falls late in March and other times past the middle of April? Scientist and Mathematician types get sweaty palms over questions like this. They have complicated algorithms for calculating the date, but I did a little research on my own and I think I […]
George and Norma Haberer-Washington
George Haberer, a retired missionary, just called. He was expressing gratefulness for our support over the years. I sensed that his heart was heavy. You could hear it in his voice. I said; “How are you today.” He answered slowly. “Well, considering what I’m going through, I’m doing well.” He couldn’t speak for a moment. […]
A Christmas Gift From Heaven
Today is Hannah’s Birthday. She is twenty-three today. Today I’m re-posting a poem I wrote when she was born: Our snow-enshrouded home was nestled neath God’s providential care Anticipating the arrival of a special package there. Then as if dispatched from heaven borne on angel-wings A parcel came to rest among our festive fashionings What […]
Real Tomatoes
Classic re-post from 2008 My cousin Di has Facebook now. When we were kids we saw each other regularly. We have our own families now and our own lives so we only see each other when someone dies, which is very sad. It was good to connect on Facebook. I scrolled through her pictures. We […]
My First Ball Glove
A classic re-post from 2002 Every time we pass the Meijer Department Store on 28th Street in Grand Rapids I say; “That’s where I got my first ball glove.” And the family groans. Sometimes I don’t think they appreciate tradition like I do. I get to Grand Rapids about three to five times a month […]