Stories for Yandi
These are our family stories.
You'll find that when I write them I include memories from many different decades. Why do I tell you this? Because I'm hoping to create for my Grandson Yandi, a tapestry of memories that stretches back almost a century. These reflections will include stories from our grandparents and parents as well stories from the present. So don't be surprised to start in a story from 1988 and land in 1936. It's intentional. My hope is that, for Yandi, he can see where we came from and where we are. And that our journey will sometimes begin, and most certainly end, with Jesus.
- January 20, 2020
Great Neighbors – Part 1 (Them, not us)
Dearest Yandi, These first four stories are from decades ago. They are (mostly) about the neighbors we had when we…
- January 21, 2020
Great Neighbors – Part 2 (Them, not us)
Part 2 of 4 Great Neighbors (Them, not us) As I’ve mentioned in part one of our story, Neighbor Jay…
- January 22, 2023
Great Neighbors – Part 3 (Them, not us)
Part 3 of 4 Great Neighbors (Them, not us) Catty-corner from the house on 30th (and across the street from…
- January 23, 2023
Great Neighbors – Part 4 (Them, not us)
Part 4 of 4 Great Neighbors (Them, not us) The house on 30th street had great neighbors on every side.…
- February 16, 2023
Family Fireworks
Litte Yandi, This next story is about your Uncle Jordan and the time he planned a Fourth of July get…
- July 17, 2023
My Dad
Dear Yandi, This story is about my dad, Ed. You might have a little bit of a memory of him…
- June 18, 2024
Back Seat Driver
Dear Yandi, This story is about a time we tried to go to Towne East Mall. It didn’t go so…