Updates on ministry, son

January 25, 2018

Heading back to Africa At the end of February I’ll be going back to Africa. This time, I’ll be in East Africa to bring back stories of God working through an alliance of missionaries and local churches to begin the long process of making disciples among unreached people groups. Please pray for the details to […]

Son awaiting surgery

January 8, 2018

Thank you so much for your prayers and notes of encouragement. It seems amazing to me that our son Evan is on the (long) road to (apparently) a complete recovery after hitting a rock headfirst while skiing last week. He’s been sitting up, eating, walking, talking clearly and remembering everything. He’s supposed to be transferred […]

I don’t paint fingernails

January 4, 2018

The cry from down the hall chilled me to the bone. “Bapa, do my nails!” my 4-year-old granddaughter called. I don’t do nails. I had already told her that Bapa – what she’s called me since before she could say Grandpa – doesn’t do makeup. That was when she called me into her room and […]

Hurricane’s coming. You ready?

October 6, 2016

It’s very calm outside right now. The light breeze and pleasantly warm weather make it seem this could be another day in Paradise. But from what I hear, it won’t be. We’ll see what the 7 a.m. update says, but as of 11 last night, Matthew was expected to be a Category 4 hurricane tonight […]

Good news edition

June 27, 2013

Good news on our vehicle With my daughter and her family here from China for the summer, and our only vehicle being a 2-door subcompact, we had a problem. God provided through friends at church for them to rent a car for the summer. Thank you, folks, and thank you, Lord. This means that all […]

Daniel meets Braelynn

June 27, 2013

“Our grandson and granddaughter” From Daniel meets Braelynn, posted by Ian Fallis on 6/26/2013 (10 items) No, Daniel, she’s too young for the cracker. Generated by Facebook Photo Fetcher

Daniel

June 27, 2013

“Summer 2013” From Daniel, posted by Ian Fallis on 6/25/2013 (3 items) This is the biggest ball Daniel has ever seen! Getting jumpy Grandma has so many toys Generated by Facebook Photo Fetcher

Braelynn

June 20, 2013

“@[1365276762:2048:Brynna Fallis]’ baby, our granddaughter” From Braelynn, posted by Ian Fallis on 5/24/2013 (9 items) Happy to eat Uncle Evan holds Braelynn Grandma feeding Braelynn Daddy and his little girl Generated by Facebook Photo Fetcher

New grandchild, and more

May 24, 2013

Today our youngest daughter, Brynna, had her baby, Braelynn Serenity Beach, our second grandchild. Pictures will follow. Our second-oldest, Meghan, her husband Jon and their son Daniel will be joining us in less than a month, on their summer break from teaching English in China. They will need a vehicle to use in Central Florida. […]

Now published …

May 14, 2013

I’ve had the privilege of being a writer and editor ever since I got out of college. I’ve written everything from poetry to newspaper, magazine and website articles. I’ve written booklets and letters and a slew of other stuff. But there’s something altogether different about writing a novel. And now I’ve done that, the first […]