Tag Archives: Grandma Neva

Back in California

Posted on September 14, 2005 by Shannon

I just got back from the midwest last night. The visitation was on Sunday and the funeral was on Monday. When we got to the church on Sunday, there were monarch butterflies everywhere. Grandma Neva loved butterflies. I made a … Continue reading →

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The Best Place

Posted on September 9, 2005 by Shannon

We have a certain responsibility, I think, as Christians not to just say vaguely “She’s in a better place.” I don’t think that is enough anymore. Even the unbelievers say the same without really believing it. What do they really … Continue reading →

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As we, who are in the Shadowlands say…

Posted on September 8, 2005 by Shannon

“There was a real railway accident,” said Aslan softly. “Your father and mother and all of you are – as you used to call it in the Shadowlands – dead. The term is over: the holidays have begun. The dream … Continue reading →

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Back in the Real World

Posted on July 22, 2005 by Shannon

After over a week in the Midwest visiting relatives, I’m back home in California. The G. Neva Convention was very successful, and we had 25 meeting in the tiny town of Ledyard, Iowa where my great grandmother, Neva, lives. We … Continue reading →

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