Daily Encouragement

for Homeschooling Mothers with Charlene Notgrass

Granddaddy Wes I

Ray's parents, Wes and Joan, had been married for thirty years when she died in 1975. Three years later Wes married a former neighbor whose husband had died. Wes and Christine were married for twenty years. Near the end of her life, Granddaddy Wes served as Christine's caregiver. After she died, Ray ... View Post

Miss Joy

I think the first time I saw Miss Joy was one of the many times she portrayed her ancestor at a local historic event. I've seen her perform many times since then. She is a regular at our local Veterans Day program each November. She dresses up as Uncle Sam and recites "The Ragged Old Flag." Each ... View Post

Only Begotten Son

Our friend has one child, an only begotten son. Our friend's only begotten son is a single father of an only child, his own only begotten son. He's three years old. Satan is after our friend's son. He has been addicted, first to alcohol and later to drugs, since he was in his teens. The scenes ... View Post

Precious Moments

May I introduce you to our newest grandchild. Wesley Richard McCurdy was born on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. The happy parents are our daughter Mary Evelyn and her husband Nate. Two-year-old Clara is his big sister. Wesley is named for his two grandfathers, Raymond Wesley Notgrass and ... View Post