Our family was active in the Presbyterian Church, which is still standing along White Pole Road in Dexter, Iowa.
Dad’s family had been members–Kenneth and Ruby Neal. Kenneth’s folks, O.S. and Nellie Neal, also worshiped there, as had O.S.’s mother, Rhoda Neal. Her husband John (a Civil War veteran) may also have gone to church with her.
My Neal cousins also grew up in farm families near Dexter, so we went to school with them (until school reorganization in 1958), and also church.
When I posted something about my dad, I got feedback from hometown people who said they just loved having him as their Sunday School teacher when the were in junior high. He must have started teaching when I was in high school. I wish I’d been one of his students! He was a patient dad, with a sense of humor.
At home, his go-to prayer before we ate supper was, “Dear God, you have given us so much. Give us one thing more–a grateful heart. Amen.”
We were lucky that that generation gave us such wonderful fathers, Joy!
I wish I’d been able to spend more time with him, but don’t we all!
Yes, indeed!!
What a perfect prayer. Thanks for sharing.
Memories just keep coming, don’t they!
Ohhh. Your dad’s go-to prayer. I love it, Joy. Thank you. ❤️
Memories just keep coming!
What a beautiful memory, and photo… what were you holding?
We were there for our Christmas gathering. It looks like Gloria and I both got little lamps, maybe with cologne in them.
A great prayer, Joy. Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you, John. Memories just keep coming!
So good that they do.
Your wise dad knew God prefers us to get to the point! Thanks for sharing your family picture, Joy, Bobby socks and all. 🙂
Yes, bobby socks!
I love your dad’s blessing!
A winsome remembrance.
Your dad’s prayer sounds straight from his heart. It’s great to have such memories of your dad.
Thanks, Tim.
I absolutely love that prayer!!!
Thank you, dear Linda!