February 21, 1969, from my mother to my sister Pat:

"Praise the Lord! I'm healed, my ulcer is completely healed …. No sign of ulcer, so no operation.… The report says healed in two places. Daddy is carrying [the report] around for a testimony.… God is good, we both know that from recent experience, don't we."

I've been reading some of the letters my mother sent to my sister who passed away last year, and I came across this unexpected gem. Mother had a terrible time with ulcers, until this! I had forgotten it. Makes me wonder how many of the amazing things I've seen God do have been forgotten. Thanks, Lord, for the reminder.

As I was typing this I felt that someone who will read it needs to hear it. If that is you, don't give up. Lord, I pray that your hope and healing will flow.

Golden Gate Begun 79 Years Ago Today

This day in 1933 construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge. A familiar sight to me as I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. I even commuted across the bridge for a time when we lived in Pacifica and I attended seminary in Mill Valley, CA. Some family snapshots from 1992 and one black-and-white from the '40s or '50s: This is my sister Pat, who passed away last year. She loved the Bay Area.

Last Year with Dick

One year ago today we were happily hiking in Arizona with Peggy's cousins Dick and Melba after spending Christmas with them, never suspecting it would be our last together. Dick, we all miss you. Dick Callender (1938-2012)

An Easter Long Past

My sisters, Pat (left) and Ellene.

My Great-Grandmother, Jennie Fishbaugh

A relative sent me this photo tonight. It is of my great-grandmother, Jennie Fishbaugh Horn. She was married to the only great-grandfather I remember (and that, slightly), John Henry Franklin Horn. I love getting these "new" old photos ... glimpses into the past.

A Special Birthday Card

Now this is a birthday gift. My sister Ellene sent me this wonderful homemade card with a terrific memory from our youth. A picture I did not remember. Ellene and I on right, my sister Pat in the foreground, at the foot of Burney Falls in California, our family's traditional vacation spot. Below is a poetic sentiment she wrote inside the card:

My Mother & Dad Before Marriage

My Mother, Rose Adelaide Corey


My Dad, Leroy Kenneth Earl Horn

Recently Received Historic Family Photos

My paternal grandmother's side. Great photos.

William & Susan Wharton Family
ID: (1) Dora, (2) Edward, (3) Nellie, (4) Susan, (5) William Wharton.


Nellie Wharton

Leroy K. Horn c.1913

We have very few photos of my dad as a child. My sister Ellene brought this one of him at about 3 years old. Looks like it was fall. We believe this was in Arizona.

Family Reunion

Have both my sisters here now. Here is a vintage shot of the 3 of us, along with my cousin Ron (standing).

My Sisters, June 1946

Pat and Ellene before I came along. This was probably on vacation at Lake DeSabla.

Remembering My Dad on Father's Day

I had one of the best. He's been gone for nearly 2 decades and I still miss him.

My Stylish Mother in the 1920s

Frank E. Horn & Son Leroy

One of the few shots of my dad as a small child.

John Henry Franklin Horn, My Great Grandfather

Just discovered this wonderful shot of "Great Gramps."

My Mother Climbs Mount Rainier

In the 1920s. Recently rediscovered these three photos documenting this. She was very active in her youth.


My mother, Rose A. Corey, fifth from right.


Second from left.


Second from top.

On the Way to Arkansas 1930

Is this a great shot or what? Peggy's dad, Alfred Paul, is at far right. His mother and stepfather Ives are at left. The rest of the children are his Paul siblings. And note the goat in the vehicle. This is "at Devines'" according to the back of the picture, during the move from Oregon to Arkansas in 1930.

One of My Favorite Photos of My Parents

Rose and Roy Horn, Oct. 1978.

Quail

I shot this last week in the backyard of the home where we stayed in Scottsdale, Arizona (Peggy's cousins Melba & Dick).

Very Old Paul Family Photo