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The Little Christmas Tree
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009I wrote this for a Christmas issue about 7 years ago. All the staff shared a memory of Christmas.
We had always had a tall Christmas tree, as far back as I could remember. It had to be a Douglas fir and tall enough that, with the topper on, it would almost reach the ceiling. It […]
Anticipating “Cancer Free”
Friday, July 31st, 2009Update on My Wife’s Cancer Treatment
I haven’t given an update here on my blog for quite a while. I give most of my updates on my Facebook page and forget that not everyone sees that. (If you’re on Facebook, consider adding me as a friend.)
So many people have supported Peggy through this valley. We are […]
Positive Verse
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009Focusing on positive verses from Scripture during my wife’s long process of chemo and radiation. Philippians 4:13 is one of the best: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (NKJV)
Update on Peggy’s Cancer Treatment
Saturday, April 11th, 2009I have been remiss in keeping readers of TPE updated on this blog on what is going on with my wife. Most of the updates have been on my personal blog, Peggy’s blog and our Facebook pages. Someone recently responded to one of my earlier posts here so I figured I had better post an […]
God Is Good; I’ll Be Back Soon
Saturday, July 12th, 2008Regular readers of Snapshots have noticed that my usual frequency of new posts has dropped off significantly this month. I have been out of commission following a double surgery to remove my gall bladder and repair a hernia. I haven’t felt up to doing much blogging or writing. Managing Editor Kirk Noonan filled in for […]




