Category Archives: Family

Rustic Tulsa get-away

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Kerry

Faced with ill weather and an unexpectedly constrained schedule, at nearly the last moment we canceled our planned mini-vacation with the Manns at WorldFest this year. Instead, with the opportunity for just an overnight itinerary, Candace and I made a … Continue reading →

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Candace update: 1 year

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Kerry

It’s been a little over a year since I was diagnosed with breast cancer and began treatment (see December update). I recently had an MRI and CT scan to see if anything new has cropped up, and praise God, everything … Continue reading →

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Tillman Comstock, Jr.

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Kerry

Jack Magruder, 1935-2024 Sue Magruder, 1932-2021 Tillman Comstock, Jr., -2011 Phyllis Comstock, 1931-2021 In 2008 my father-in-law, Tillman Comstock, Jr., passed away on March 19, which happens also to be his youngest daughter’s birthday. At his memorial service, which happened … Continue reading →

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Candace Moon

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Kerry

There’s an Owl Moon, a Harvest Moon, a Bad Moon, a Mississippi Moon, a Moon River, Shepherd Moons, and a Grandfather Moon; so why not a Candace Moon? As Rachel puts it: Even the moon celebrates Mom’s birthday! Tomorrow, March … Continue reading →

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Can these voices live again?

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Kerry

Long, long ago in a far away galaxy, I directed the OBU Planetarium. Photo by Bill Pope My favorite show during my time there was Starstruck Tonight, which interweaved science and art, astronomy, poetry, mythology and human creativity, all in … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Kerry

Holidays This week, spring break at OU, is also the week of St. Patrick’s Day! Our family celebrates March vigorously and joyously in the spirit of Celtic Christianity. Rachel and Hannah [update: and now Susanna!] participate in an Irish dance … Continue reading →

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Kirksville Dental School moves forward

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Kerry

From today’s ATSU news release (watch video): At a press conference this morning on the Kirksville campus of A.T. Still University, Chair of the ATSU Board of Trustees Carl G. Bynum and University President Jack Magruder announced that the proposal … Continue reading →

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MacDonald on waiting for a snow storm

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Kerry

As I led Adela, well wrapped in furs, down the steps to put her into the carriage, I felt by the wind, and saw by the sky, that a snowstorm was at hand. This set my heart beating with delight, … Continue reading →

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Marriage is the gospel made visible

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Kerry

Congratulations on your wedding today, Eric and Sarah! Eric and Sarah, you are a wonderful match! Thanks for asking me to say a few words at your wedding this afternoon. Here are my notes: —– Eric and Sarah, it is … Continue reading →

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Christmas season – index of holiday posts

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Kerry

Note: This post has been moved to a dedicated page (see link in the header of the blog).

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Epiphany: Family Activities

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Kerry

Index of Christmas holiday posts An earlier post reflected upon the story of the magi in the second chapter of Matthew. The arrival of the magi to worship the Christ child is usually celebrated on Epiphany, January 6. This celebration … Continue reading →

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Merry 12 Days of Christmas!

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Kerry

Index of Christmas holiday posts What a joy that there are 12 days of Christmas instead of just one! There will be time for Rachel and Stephen and Jennifer to join us later this week for a family celebration on … Continue reading →

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