Cribs and Coffins

Cribs and Coffins

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 8, 2018) I told someone last week that one of the greatest gifts you can give your children is to make your own funeral arrangements!  Some might think that’s rather morbid, but as a Chaplain, I’ve seen many things that revolve around the death of a loved one; the emotion, the […]

God’s Purpose in Dementia and Melancholia

God’s Purpose in Dementia and Melancholia

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 1, 2018) Mary, Joseph, and the Baby Jesus are all put away.  Even the Santa Clauses, snowmen, silk poinsettias and greenery are stowed ‘til after Thanksgiving ’18.  I get melancholy when I put all those things away.  Most of the doodahs (that’s what my family calls them.  They are sometimes referred […]

Gilding the Lily

Gilding the Lily

(ROCKWALL, TX — December 25, 2017) Have you ever heard the phrase, gilding the lily?  It’s a term that comes to my mind often, especially when I’m decorating for Christmas.  My mantel or my dining room table can always stand up under one more bit of bling, something sparkly and reflective. It’s hard to guild […]

Friday Study Club takes a trip down memory lane

ROCKWALL (November 13, 2013) The Friday Study Club recently met in the home of Billye Wood with Darlene Bealmear and Becky Cecil co-hostessing. Vice President Betty Moon introduced guest speakers Ellie Christopher of Liberty Heights, Shelly Bennett of Broadmoor Medical Lodge, and Jason Wood of Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, who discussed the […]

83-year-old teacher, student enjoy unexpected reunion in Rockwall

83-year-old teacher, student enjoy unexpected reunion in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL – October 25, 2013) In July 2013, 83-year-old Marion Albright, affectionately called “GG,” finally said, “It’s time.” The life-long resident of Lawton, Oklahoma meant that she was ready to move to Rockwall,Texas. The time had come for her to be near her daughter, granddaughter and great-grandchildren. GG relocated to a brand new retirement community, […]