Category Archives: Family
END OF SUMMER
I thought it was time for something funny for a change. I’m tired of posting sad commentaries. It’s time to get down to some serious humor. This is an old post, but reflects some of the things you may be … Continue reading
DADDY
Neither of us was prepared for the birth of our first child. I think it takes a long time to fit into the title of parent and usually through years of challenges and exciting adventures. Who would’ve known the woman … Continue reading
MY PRAYER WARRIOR
The old, stained, cowboy hat is often seen on this gentle spirit’s head. Like the man wearing it, it’s been through many ups and downs, but he’s always managed to pray in all circumstances. We both know the power of prayer. However, … Continue reading
A NIGHT IN THE WAREHOUSE
My husband was forbidden to purchase a gun when he lived with his parents. Their reasoning made perfect sense. They had witnessed many gun shot deaths in their business. When Paul got out of the Air Force and was still … Continue reading
THE MAN UNDER THE HAT
The fellow in this picture bears no resemblance to the man of today. He went through many stages of hairstyles during his time. This one was the beginning of his Bob Ross look, but it was before Bob ever became … Continue reading
GREAT HUSBAND
When I met this man, we were just kids of 15, starting our first year of high school. We became great friends and by the time we were seniors, we decided we liked each other a lot more than just … Continue reading
SET DESIGNER MAN
Paul designed and painted this set for “Such a Time as This,” the story of Esther. When I was directing my children’s theater and wanted to be sure that the background for my actors enhanced their acting abilities, I called … Continue reading
WHERE’S THE PATIENT?
It was one of those down times on the roller coaster of our early married life. My husband was about to embark on a new job in a different state and we had no insurance. I had remained in our old … Continue reading
COWBOY PAUL
This guy wears many hats, as I’ve already written. One of his favorites is anything bearing the Stetson name and he really looks good in it. To me, the cowboy in Paul, is the most attractive. As a boy, he … Continue reading
MR. PAUL – INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST
One day, as my husband worked as an interpretive naturalist, a boy of about 6 came up to him, looked him square in the eyes and said, “Mr. Paul, are you a paleontologist? Without skipping a beat, Paul replied, “No, son. … Continue reading
