The center dipped down to the pedals,….. so my skirt wouldn’t fly up while riding.
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Sitting Too Close to the Preacher.
You sat down front because you were a preachers kid and dad wanted to keep an eye on you.
Momma is Listening.
My little sister and I grew up with an electronic device listening and monitoring our every move.
Just a Big Fish Story.
I spent much of my childhood looking for outdoor adventures.
God’s Sense of Humor.
I was taught that God will pardon my sins. I’m also hoping God has a good sense of humor.
The Other Side of Death.
On such a beautiful day with the deep blue sky and billowy clouds, I wasn’t prepared for that scene of tragedy.
The Valentine Secret.
Sneaky and unpredictable were two words no one would have ever applied to my mother.
A Fowl Christmas.
We’d all settled in, on that dark Christmas night…
The Christmas Miracle.
He wasn’t much of a dog to look at. He knew a lot of tricks but was rather bull-headed and refused to do any of them for us.
Too Big To Turn Down!
There is a thin line between stupid and fearless, sometimes.
Run For Your Life!
There’s a fine line between running for your life and outright panic. I always seemed to be doing one or the other.
Graduation Day!
It was later reported that my wife’s exact words were “Where in the… %^)*_&$… is John?” She was very eloquent on special occasions.
Catch That Burglar.
The dispatcher called on the radio and reported that there was a burglar alarm going off at a house west of town.
Just A Pretend Fire.
A little bit is good, but more is better………Right? Especially when it comes to fire…………..or was that ice cream?
Where You Going?
I was headed to college unbeknownst to my parents.
Goodbye Momma…
I left momma begging me to save her.
The Happy Camper.
The happy camper found that her words were trajically prophetic.
The Crash of Glass.
The crash of glass was heard as I tried to make it through the door.
Climb That Mountain!
We had to climb to the peak of that mountain and live to tell the tale. Unfortunately for us, we lived in Kansas, so the nearest mountain was over 600 miles away, in Colorado.
My Burning Love…
As a preachers kid, having my girlfriend over to the parsonage was a tricky business.
Dad Had a Drinking Problem…
Dad had a drinking problem that caused shame, anger, and embarrassment as a minister.
Dance with a Snake?
Dad bought Spumoni ice cream which, as a child, I decided was torture.
Shocking,.. Just Shocking!
That toy truck flew like a rocket when we put the electricity to it. And nearly killed the neighbor doing it.
Scarred For Life!
Mother scarred me for life when she had me wear second-hand girls clothing and tried to convince me they were boys clothes.
The Great Cave Expedition.
Exploring the church crawlspace on a secret mission. We thought we’d been successful until unforeseen circumstances intervened.
A Name to Be Proud of..
I was ashamed by my first name until I found out the wonderful story of my namesake. Now just call me Lou.
Paint job on the church.
I will confess to painting on the wall of the church, but will claim that I have a defense. My little sister talked me into it.
