Prayers, Pasta, and a Promise Fulfilled

Sometimes it seems that the road of life is a struggle.  There are smooth places along the way, yet they often come after we have faced a particularly difficult stretch of road.  One thing that has never failed to help me is the power of prayer.  Even when it feels...

Fond Memories of July Fourth

Thinking of the upcoming Independence Day holiday has me feeling rather nostalgic.   For many years, the fourth day of July meant attending my Dad’s family reunion.  It was held around noon, so it never interfered with fireworks displays later in the evening. Our...