“People On The Way:  Sandy”

“Rejoice in The Lord always.” “PTL: Praise the Lord.”  Sandy “GIBM:  God is blessing me.” Sandy Sandy is a corker, a crackerjack, a whirling dervish of delight.  She’s a bundle of joy that is constantly moving and in motion.  Sandy is a diminutive woman, standing five feet tall on her tiptoes.  She might weigh a…

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“People on The Way:  Franchot and Marion”

“Don’t love your brother only with words, but with what you do.” 1 John “I consider all things as loss . . .”  St. Paul Recently I had lunch with a couple of friends, Franchot and Marion, that I hadn’t seen for quite some time.   I first met Franchot and Marion at Fort Lyon.  “The…

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“People on The Way:  Aunt Lucille”

“And now these three remain; faith, hope, and love.  And the greatest of these is love.”  1 Corinthians 13 “Oh you’ll find out someday.”  Aunt Lucille A week ago Aunt Lucille turned 104 years old. That’s right, ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR! For all but three of those years Aunt Lucille has lived in Exeland, Wisconsin,…

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“People on The Way:  Esther de Waal”

“Celtic spirituality was deeper and more primal that we are to ourselves.” Esther de Waal “If you’re looking for theology, seek a poet.”  Welsh saying Esther de Waal is a well-renowned author and expert on Benedictine and Celtic Theology.  Her books include “The Celtic Way of Prayer”, “Every Earthly Blessing” and “The Way of Simplicity.” …

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