My father recently gave me a picture of my grandfather with a golf iron in his hand hitting a loaf of Weber’s Bread. It was 1975, and he was retiring after 26 years of employment with Weber Bread in Southern California and prior with Colonial Bread in Arkansas. Papa lived another 28 years on a modest retirement income until he passed away at the age of 91. He was able to live comfortably, care for himself, enjoy his two sons and his six grandchildren, and regularly enjoyed prime seats … [Read more...]

When I was a young, I thought my Mother was ridiculous in one particular area of mothering.  It was not manners, personal hygiene, or speaking in complete sentences but rather in an orderly closet.  I had often wondered, “Did every mother require clothes in closets to be in impeccable order?” There was a precise process in the organization of the closet.  From right to left, all clothing items must face the same direction and be organized according to type.  Starting with skirts, capris, … [Read more...]

In August of this year, I had the privilege to travel with a group of nine to Nairobi, Kenya on a mission trip.  The trip was classified as a vision casting and due diligence trip for a small non-profit where I serve as Treasurer.  The mission team was comprised of board, donor, and a former Kenya resident.  As this was my first international mission trip, it was an eye opening experience for me, one in which I hope I will not soon forget. The non-profit exits to provide hope through … [Read more...]