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In 1864, during the height of the Civil War, a Union soldier named William McCarter found himself dying of dysentery in a crowded military hospital. The man who nursed him back to health—who fed him, cleaned him, and sat with him through the worst nights, was a Confederate prisoner of war. Mercy knows no enemy. Two men who, by every measure of their time, were … Continue reading Who Would Ever Have Thought?
To read today’s post in its optimal format, please go to the Just A Thought website. “How did it get so late so soon?” ― Dr. Seuss I recently heard from a person I hadn’t spoken with in 50 years. Someone once dear to me and with whom I shared my first great adventure my first great failure Our parting left me with a broken memory … Continue reading On Mending Memories
As is our custom during the holiday season we reprise our Charlie Brown post for you. So wherever you are and whatever you’ve planned: may your hearts be strong, and may your souls be in perfect peace. Remember our thoughts are with you. Marsha & Pat *** “Always winter but never Christmas.” ~ C.S. Lewis “I’m in sad shape, Lucy. My trouble is Christmas. I … Continue reading Charlie Brown Christmas 2024
We have included Mark Pearson’s music in this post. Please click on the link above in your email, or Click Here A while back I introduced you to Mark Pearson, a fraternity brother of mine. In his sixty years as a singer and songwriter he does in music what I’ve attempted to do in words. As a member of the folk group The Brothers Four, … Continue reading The Way of Everything
TO ENJOY THE MUSIC IN TODAY’S POST, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK ABOVE IN YOUR EMAIL, OR click here. “To love at all is to be vulnerable.” ~ C.S. Lewis NOTE FROM MARSHA: Eileen and I have been friends since we were 10 years old. Today, she shares her poignant story of learning to receive care and support from others. As someone who shares the kind … Continue reading Vulnerability and Grace (by Eileen)