Category: family lore

My Parents Thought I Was a Mechanical Genius – I Proved Them Wrong!

"Personal History Saturday" My parents were certain that I would grow up to be a mechanical or engineering genius. What inspired their prediction was an incident during my first tricycle ride.  I was about three years old. I got a red-and-white metal tricycle for Christmas. My parents watched as I awkwardly peddled, for the first … Continue reading My Parents Thought I Was a Mechanical Genius – I Proved Them Wrong! →

Reverence Was a Matter of Life and Death for Us Kids –Literally

My father was a truly great man. He was loyal to the Lord, his wife, his family, his church, and his country. He was consistently kind and considerate throughout this long life. Obedience, respect, and reverence were very important to him. It is said: Crying children in church are like good intentions, they should both … Continue reading Reverence Was a Matter of Life and Death for Us Kids –Literally →