Katie Swift
Last Saturday we gathered with Josh’s family in Hillsboro to celebrate Grandma Pat’s 86 years of blessed life. Grandma had 8 kids, 22 grandkids, 33 great grandchildren and one big, fluffy dog named Ellie. She lived out in the country on her children’s land and was an artist, an adventurer and a devout Christian. She...
Today I am thinking about Ed, maybe because it’s Tuesday. It was a Tuesday when I opened that door a few years ago. There was a knock and dogs barking and the police officer who hung his head. My father inlaw was 56 years old when he had a heart attack walking to his car....
Who is the good father? Is he strong and wise and warrior like? Or is he soft, and fun and affectionate? Does he work long hours to provide? Or does he coach little league? Does he throw the football with you or does he teach you how to read? Maybe it’s not really important what...
Last night Josh’s grandpa passed away. His name was Frank. His grandkids called him froggy. He was a man obsessed with politics and peace and he wrote a children’s book. He was a father of two boys and a whole lot of girls. He was a kisser of cheeks and he lived right down the...
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