Where the Meadowlark Sings: in Spoon River Country

Family—the very word evokes foundation, roots, genealogy, warmth, and belonging. A family is a treasured gift from God, our heavenly Father.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, our family was broken by our mother's untimely death. By faith and God's grace, our father was able to keep us together as a family unit. It takes much prayer and wisdom to raise a child and especially four of them.

Now in my own elder years, I am very thankful for this gift. How very empty and alone I would ha...