Author Archives: Dana

hero

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dana

I was quite surprised a few years ago to learn that my friend Mark, who works with Voice of the Martyrs, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Of course I called to encourage him and share some of my experiences with … Continue reading →

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Karlyn/Ecuador

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Dana

Our youngest daughter Karlyn graduated from Harding University Saturday with a major in early childhood education. We had a great celebration. Susan and I are so proud of her! In a month, God willing, the three of us, John, and … Continue reading →

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resurrection

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Dana

Having studied the American Civil War in high school and college, I guess I should have known the answer to this trivia question: What American military leader lived in the Arlington mansion that overlooks the Potomac River with a grand … Continue reading →

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Shoah

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Dana

My friend’s dad never spoke to us about his experiences. The neighborhood guys were always in one another’s homes growing up and we all knew that Mr. Klein had survived the concentration camps of World War II. Most of us … Continue reading →

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apotheosis

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Dana

“Dana, what are Apollo and Poseidon and Archimedes doing up there on that painting of George Washington?” John is taking a humanities course in junior high and, though he loves his teacher and the class, he asked me early in … Continue reading →

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