Category Archives: Family

The Animal School

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Kerry

The animals got together in the forest one day and decided to start a school. There was a rabbit, a bird, a squirrel, a fish and an eel, and they formed a Board of Education. The rabbit insisted that running … Continue reading →

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Devotional conversation-starter

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Kerry

Wanting a brief devotional? Over the last several years I have regularly followed Speaking of Life, by Joseph Tkach. Speaking of Life is a weekly video podcast by Grace Communion International. I’ve mentioned Tkach before as part of GCI’s You’re … Continue reading →

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My inner cowboy

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Kerry

I’m so glad to return to this blog, which has seen light posting during a winter and spring of eye problems which included three surgeries, the most recent one last week. One week ago today I realized that it’s time … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Hannah!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Kerry

Candace and I today are sharing in the joy of Hannah’s graduation! After completing her last, exhausting final exam only just this morning, OU will tonight recognize this milestone of her journey by bestowing a Bachelor of Arts in Creative … Continue reading →

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Seasons, by Rachel Folmar

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Kerry

For Christmas this year, Rachel gave us a gift of herself: this beautiful CD of hammered dulcimer music, the warmth of her personal presence captured, in a way, through the magic of digital recording. Three of the pieces are Rachel’s … Continue reading →

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Love through it

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Kerry
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Cathy’s believing

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Kerry

Down on my knees again, Still believing In the time of reason no more Down on my knees again Still believing Peace of mind is worth any choreMary Black, “Still Believing” Imagine a teenager with more than the usual confusion … Continue reading →

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Family Christmas letter, 2011

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Kerry

“Welcome, all wonders in one sight! Eternity shut in a span, Summer in winter, day in night, Heaven in earth, and God in man! Great little One, whose all-embracing birth Lifts earth to Heaven, stoops Heaven to earth.” Richard Crashaw,”In … Continue reading →

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Dental School #1 Kirksville story for 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Kerry

The Kirksville Daily Express has named “ATSU announces new dental school” as the number 1 story of 2011! Congratulations, Dad, and all the many people involved with the effort – at ATSU, Kirksville, across the state of Missouri, and beyond. The … Continue reading →

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The first Christmas gifts

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Kerry

Index of Christmas holiday posts In recent years I’ve prepared a core Christmas gift for a fairly large number of students, house guests, nieces and nephews. Last year it was copal (the precursor to amber) and the previous year it … Continue reading →

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Welcome all wonders – Richard Crashaw on the Incarnation

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Kerry

Index of Christmas holiday posts One of my favorite classical Christmas CDs is Welcome All Wonders!, which includes a musical arrangement of my favorite Christmas poem. Ever since the girls were very young, whenever we have gathered together to light … Continue reading →

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Earthrise: Christmas blessing from space

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Kerry

Index of Christmas holiday posts “Give us, O God, the vision which can see Your love in the world in spite of human failure. Give us the faith to trust Your goodness in spite of our ignorance and weakness. Give … Continue reading →

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