Shade Tree Stories

musings and memories rooted in faith and family

Latest stories from Under the shade trees

  • Where the Gospel Slows Down, Part 2
    Before I planted my garden this summer, I read a book about homesteading. No, I’m not becoming a farmer. Frankly, my husband and I are too old for a new…
  • We’re Not Going Away
    I can’t believe that it’s been 4 years this month since I had the honor and privilege of speaking at our nation’s capitol on behalf of nursing home residents in…
  • Where the Gospel Slows Down
    On my last visit to the nursing home, I had two separate encounters that spoke to my heart about how we use our most valuable resource: time. The first experience…
Yep, that’s me with my grandfather.
Marla and Pa, 1978

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