Today is Armed Forces Day. This is a day when we honor all of those who have served or are serving in our American military. Gene Dettmer drove a jeep for an Army officer during WWII. My husband, John (retired Air Force) and I visited Gene Dettmer, a World War II veteran who served in... Continue Reading →
Happy 100th Birthday Frank Bever!
Frank Bever served with the 95th Infantry during WWII. It’s not often that I get to wish a 100th birthday to one of my wonderful World War II veterans! I met Frank a few years ago while doing research for my book, We Gave Our Best: American WWII Veterans Tell Their Stories. His is one... Continue Reading →
Significance of the Cross of Jesus
In honor of the time when Christians honor the death and resurrection of Jesus from the dead, I’m posting an article that I hope will bless you and cause you to consider the great gift God gave us in His Son’s willingness to die on the cross for our sins. ** “But we preach Christ... Continue Reading →
God’s Everlasting Spring
Here is another devotional thought to help all of us through this period of time when we are confined inside. Unfortunately, I could not find a picture of a cow flying through the air. Hopefully this one will suffice—at least it is the right breed- Holstein. Stay safe and keep believing in God to care... Continue Reading →
What Does the Cross Mean to You?
My husband and I attend a small country church called St Luke. We love the people and the way they pray and serve and seek God’s will in everything. We especially love the look of the exterior-- inviting, well-kept. In recent years it earned a face-lift. Can you spot the difference between the two photos?... Continue Reading →
Prescription for Stress: Psalm 91
People from my church have been sharing Bible verses to help them through this challenging time with the Corona Virus. A friend said Psalm 91 was especially helpful to her. That prompted me to pull out this story I wrote several years ago about that psalm after a medic from Desert Storm told me how... Continue Reading →
Vietnam Vet Served as Artist in 221st Signal Corps
Welcome home Vietnam Veterans! On Sunday March 29, 2020, our nation observed Vietnam Veteran’s Day. I’ve interviewed several Vietnam veterans. This story of LeRoy Jesfield whom I met during a speaking event near his home is special to me. He was at the outdoor event carrying a big camera as he enjoyed taking photos, along... Continue Reading →
The Young Suffered Mental Illness During WWII
A recent post by Joan Stewart, a book marketing expert who titles herself ‘Publicity Hound’ because she also loves dogs and includes a vid about them in her newsletters, prompted this post about the topic of mental illness. Caption: Bombed-out homes confronted civilians everywhere in Europe during WWII. Photo by WWII vet Keith McComb. A... Continue Reading →
What to do with WWII vet afraid to fly? Take him on an Honor Flight!
When Cal Schultz, the World War II veteran whom I had interviewed for a story in the News-Sentinel and whom I was trying to convince to go on an Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana, admitted he was afraid to fly, I was stymied-- almost. He and his wife had taken many aerial trips. He had... Continue Reading →
WWII Infantryman Fought in Battle of the Bulge, Liberated Dachau
I recently visited with Millard Schwartz whom I interviewed several years ago and whose story is featured in my first book, WWII Legacies: Stories of Northeast IN Veterans. Millard is a sweet man who always has a gentle smile on his handsome face. He is a humble but brave man who fought gallantly for our... Continue Reading →