This coming Monday, our Dad would have turned 104. Although he is now with Jesus, I’m so very thankful God gave us our capacity to remember so we can continue to enjoy individuals who have been blessings in our lives. One comical memory of our Dad involved his ongoing grudge…
Imagine digging in the earth and discovering a 2,492-carat diamond! That’s what happened in the Karowe Mine in Botswana, Africa in August of 2024. With the average engagement stone weighing in at just over 1 carat, this monster was also of high quality and found intact according to the Lucara…
Last summer I had the privilege of touring the airplane hanger for Samaritan’s Purse in Greensboro, NC and what incredible stories I heard! While many are familiar with the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes that are collected and shipped all over the world, most have never heard about the extensive disaster…
It’s hard to believe that public school students in Shenandoah County will be heading back to their classrooms this coming week. As I reflect on my teaching years, I often wonder where my former students ended up. While I have remained in contact with several, others have slipped away. I’m…