Month: May 1994

After the drudgery of winter, I welcome spring’s energetic celebration of life. It has, however, been a long time since I could simply sit and be absorbed in its wonder. As the trees burst into shades of green, I find myself instead absorbed in “end of the year” activities. Anyone with four children should expect…

Recently Kathy and LaVerne Dyck spoke in church about their plans to spend a year in Russia, teaching historical Christianity, morals and ethics in the public schools. I was empathetic with Kathy’s initial reaction, “Go to Russia!! No Way! That’s the enemy! We had to practice hiding under our school desks in case they dropped…

The idea began when I was a new bride. I was filling in information on an envelope for sending film in for processing. As I started to spell out my husband’s name, I realized I would be the one picking up the film. I wrote in my first name instead. I haven’t been Mrs. M.J.…

For months my friend has been recovering from surgery. I called to ask how she was. “Well, after weeks of not being able to wash the dishes without resting, the doctor decided I needed something more than Geritol. With this new prescription, I can vacuum the floor without fainting. I haven’t had this much energy…