Category Archives: death

A Memorial

Posted on March 14, 2008 by moonbridgebooks

This week I attended a small luncheon in memory of my friend Mrs. B., who finally succumbed to the pains and troubles of this life and is now free at last. Her daughter regaled us with tales of her mother’s … Continue reading →

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When Death Becomes a Good Thing

Posted on February 22, 2008 by moonbridgebooks

My friend in the nursing home is dying. For at least a couple years now, Mrs. B. has been hoping and praying for God to take her home soon. It has been later instead of sooner and so she is … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Reading

Posted on December 5, 2007 by moonbridgebooks

On Sunday, Dec 2, the St. Louis Post Dispatch carried an essay by Ridley Pearson, co-author with Dave Barry of the Peter and the Starcatchers books, about his early memories of reading. It was a beautiful tribute to his father, … Continue reading →

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