Posted July 24, 2026 in Sacred Stories

D-O-N-N-Y

At over ninety years of age, it is a shock to lose an adult child. Her son, Donny, had passed two years prior when she had the phone ring just one ring and stop.

Once.

Twice.

Three times.

She decided to go to the phone in the house that had a caller identification […]

Posted July 18, 2026 in Sacred Stories

Mints - A Double

Soon after the husband of her friend had passed the white-with-red-stripes, soft, sugary mints he loved gifting to his wife started showing up. (See “Mints”.)

For over 20 years now, this particular type of soft mint had been recognized as a welcome message of his everlasting love!

While planning to be visiting with their […]

Posted July 18, 2026 in Sacred Stories

Molly and OJ's

He went out with friends for the first time in over a year — not since his wife had been diagnosed with brain cancer.

Molly and OJ’s had about 40 moon-shaped lights ceiling lights.

As they began talking and laughing about old times, the light directly above him at their table started flashing! […]

Posted July 14, 2026 in Sacred Stories

Doorprize!

His wife had just passed on June 28. Friends were telling him the importance of doing those things they loved doing, even if it was difficult. So, he took the car to the Ridgetown Rotary Antique Car and Tractor Show, Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Watson Grove Park.

When the winning number for the […]

Posted July 11, 2026 in Sacred Stories

“Lefty”

His daughter let him know of the passing of an out-of-state friend. He was scheduled to be visiting his daughter and family the following week. He could be there to attend the funeral. Sitting down at the dining table to eat his breakfast he began reading the obituary, and casually said aloud, “Alexa, shuffle songs […]

Posted July 8, 2026 in Sacred Stories

4th of July Call for Help

They were camping for the 4th of July weekend. While riding their new electric bikes to the evening’s bonfire, he thought he heard a male voice. Stopping to listen closely, he realized it was someone calling out for help.

Following the calls, he located an older man by an overturned golf cart. The cart […]

Posted June 23, 2026 in Sacred Stories

Cleveland Clinic

They were in the midst of a Michigan blizzard and he was out trying to clear their driveway when a neighbor stopped to ask how his wife was doing. Although she worked for a medical doctor, a diagnosis had eluded them. “Not good,” was the reply.

They talked a bit about what was going […]

Posted June 19, 2026 in Sacred Stories

Ramped-up Service

The hope to get him home was sincere and unrelenting, but the barriers were significant. His condition was largely due to Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam war. And he had been Post Commander.

Two Vets came forth — they were willing to drive him and his wife (and their two big dogs) from […]

Posted June 19, 2026 in Sacred Stories

Queen of Salsa Quarter

It was the perfect quarter for her to have found.

“Does this make me a member of the Circle of Quarter Finders? And what say you about my found quarter?” was the text message.

“Oh, what a find!” came the reply. “Two years ago right now we were in the deep emotional waters.”

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Posted June 11, 2026 in Sacred Stories

Hundred-Dollar Blessing

Joyce and a few friends have lunch out together on Wednesdays. They go different places on different days, but she was so grateful they went to Cracker Barrel on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Joyce was chatting with another patron, enjoying the pleasant sharing. “I would like to give you a blessing, if you would like […]