Ever so often, my dad sits down and shares a story from his childhood. With his permission, he allows me to post them here. Enjoy! Frogs & Grandpa Womeldorf & The Measure of a Man by John Kenton Thompson Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of...
Daddy’s Stories
FROM RECOLLECTIONS OF 1957 | Flying Backwards
{April 2016, Riley, Dad, and Mary Alice} Ever so often, my dad sits down and shares a story from his childhood. With his permission, he allows me to post them here. Enjoy! It was to be the last airplane ride for Mrs. McGillicutty. She was evidently someone special, as...
Daddy, Lent, and traditions
This morning at MOPS, we talked about family traditions around Holy Week. It brought back some of he most beautiful memories. My father and mother used to wake us up in the middle of the night on Maundy Thursday. We would drive quietly down dark Custer Road in Plano,...
Daddy’s Birthday and Going Hunting Adventures
(One of Riley's first meeting with dad. Dad was putting together his bicycle) (The family at Pinnacle Peak Patio two weeks ago during mom and dad's fall visit!) Daddy's birthday was yesterday. He is so special. If you know him, you know he can only be described by...
From Recollections of 1953 | The Wolf and Back Screen Door
Daddy got a new puppy. Her name is Abbie and she is a pumpkin. Seeing him with a doggie reminded me of this story. I am posting this story below with his permission. Enjoy! Sugar Road Farm; Pharr, Texas. It was late Spring time with the dark green, 6-foot tall sweet...
Daddy’s Diversions {1}
Before bedtime stories and prayers, we play spies. As you can see, this is very serious business. I am so very blessed by a very creative husband. When you wait a little to long for a doctor's appointment, when you find unwanted pickles on the burger that you...