My friend Connie Pettersen sent me this amazing story she wrote about two World War II Marines. She is a freelance writer for a local newspaper in Aitkin, MN. Enjoy the incredible story! Two Marines from WWII were reunited on April 16th at Villa Health Care Center in Mora, MN. Neither had seen each other… [Continue Reading]
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12 Ways to Help Your Children Honor Veterans
There are many ways you can Help Your Children Honor Veterans. These are just a few things we’ve done to make sure our local veterans know how much they’re appreciated. 12 Ways to Help Your Children Honor Veterans As a mom, I never thought much about Veteran’s Day until after I’d started interviewing… [Continue Reading]
Veterans Day | Stories from the Heart
Veterans Day Stories from the Heart Sometimes the best stories are the ones hidden deep in a heart. Today I opened a bubble envelope from my friend John. John is 86-years-old. I first meet him in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Or, wait, maybe it was Buffalo, New York. You see, I traveled to those places… [Continue Reading]
God is Good, In Spite of My Procrastination
If you could see my desk you would chuckle. Okay, maybe not. Perhaps you would have pity on me, volunteer your time and set to work on my massive to-do list. (Any takers? eh? eh?) If you could see my desk you would chuckle. Okay, maybe not. @TriciaGoyer Click To Tweet Seriously, I have… [Continue Reading]
The Stories I Had to Tell
Stories of World War II Voices quieted. Eyes lowered. Hands trembled as the two veterans revisited the place that was never far from their thoughts. I never thought twice about World War II. A stay-at-home mom, I enjoyed writing about parenting. With three kids under ten, I had plenty to write about. Then came the… [Continue Reading]
The Story Behind the Novel 'From Dust to Ashes'
I can clearly remember when my interest was sparked by the liberation events that took place in St. Georgen, Austria, during World War II. An Austrian historian had invited me and my friends into her home, serving tea and bread, meat and cheeses. It was the end of a long day of travel, and I… [Continue Reading]