Monthly Archives: October 2011

Oops! I accidentally posted the Portuguese to the English blog! Let me try again . . . I arrived in São Paulo Thurs. morning. My friend Loide picked me up and took me out for lunch and then to “my” … Continue reading →

Karis’s check up today was positive and the doctor has withdrawn his request that I not travel, so I have rescheduled my trip to Brazil, leaving Wed. and returning with Dave Nov. 8.  I am grateful to many dear friends … Continue reading →

If you live in the Pittsburgh area, you are invited to our house at 7:00 pm tomorrow (or any time later that works for you) to hear the music of our friend Peter Hochstedler.  He is on a tour and … Continue reading →

Here’s encouragement for the day, from Chris Tomlin: There is an endless song Echoes in my soul I hear the music ring And though the storms may come I am holding on To the rock I cling How can I … Continue reading →

I would have left for Brazil on an early flight this morning, but I have cancelled the trip, or at least postponed it.  Karis is too fragile mentally for me to leave right now.  Her medications have been rearranged–some stopped, … Continue reading →

My sister Jan arrived from Mexico Thurs. evening, and Friday we (Jan and I with Karis, Rachel, and Valerie) drove to Hershey for a delightful weekend with our sister Karen, Peter, and Bethany.  After many days of rain, the sun … Continue reading →