Archive for April, 2008
The Importance of Grandparents, Part 2
Monday, April 28th, 2008Andrew, my oldest of 4 children, who by the way is getting married in a week, was in 7th grade. As with so many boys that age he decided that home work was an option. Despite the best attempts of teachers his mother and even his educator father, Andy continued to have missing homework assignments [...]
The Importance of Grandparents
Sunday, April 20th, 2008It was another busy morning in the life of the Strohm family. At that time in our lives my wife, four children and I moved out of our three bedroom home into a 5 bedroom one and added my wife Ellen’s parents and grandmother to the household.
This particular daybreak the house was filled with bodies [...]
Seed Corn
Thursday, April 10th, 2008It has been some time since I have walked through Illinois corn fields with my dog. I love the Pennsylvania rolling hills and green trees but every once in a while I do miss the vastness of acre upon acre of corn.
For the most part the acres of corn are never touched by a farmer’s [...]
No Greater Joy
Friday, April 4th, 20083 John 1:4 “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
There are a few things that bring me great joy. Nearly all of them are costly. A wonderful meal prepared and presented with perfection is one. Funny how day old microwaved pizza on a paper plate takes [...]