I have a copy of the meeting minutes from the Church my Great-grandparents and Grandfather attended in Illinois. It was the Richard side, Peter, Sarah and Oliver. It was a Brethren Church called The Kaskaskia Brethren Church and was located in Fayette County Illinois. The congregation met in the Hogge Schoolhouse and at some time… Read More Kaskaskia Brethren Church
You have both asked me what I would like for Christmas. The following is the list. It is long and would require years to fulfill but it can’t be bought with money, It will require a special blessing to achieve.I would like some magical miracle to bring our family closer together that way we once… Read More To My Two Santas by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
As I ‘grew’ in the denomination of my faith, I saw farther behind the curtain if you will. If you’re not familiar with the story of the Wizard of Oz, the little girl Dorothy needs help getting home and she is told to find the great Wizard of Oz and that he can help her.… Read More Man Behind the Curtain
Some mothers are short – some are quite small – Some are quite plumb – others quite tall.But there is one thing they share from the start –A tremendous love that comes straight from the heart.Once they were small like you “wee – ones” here –They cuddle their dolls – and held them so dear.The… Read More Mothers by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Prejudice: an irrational attitude of hostility directed against an individual, a group, a race, or their supposed characteristics.Prejudice is all around us,It has not left our presence,It still rears its ugly head,In our world todayYou’re black,You’re brownYou’re yellow,Get out of here.You’re a female,You’re a trans,You’re a handicap,I have no time for you.You’re different,Not the same,My… Read More Prejudice
The West Side Coney’s hard to beat –For chattin’ and good things to eat.It’s very much the modern way –Yet takes me back to yesterday.And none of us could ask for more –That remembers the ole time country store.There’s always someone droppin’ in –And strangers soon become a friend.That we don’t go far, can never… Read More West Side Coney by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
On a hillside in the Ozarks, under skies much like ours here –Lies a lovely dark haired lady – she is one I love so dear,How my heart does ache with longing – just to touch her auburn hair.Just to hear her joyful laughter – as once it filled the air.How her eyes could speak… Read More Thinking of Mother by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
I’m a gift that should bring memories,Of childhood and all it’s fun.Of the winter in “Cold Great Lakes” country.For I wouldn’t last long in the sun.While spending time outdoors with me.You’d oft get rosy cheeks,How nice it was to go inside,And lightly toast your feet.I really hope you’ll treasure me,For many years to come.May my… Read More Snowman by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
A nurse in the family comes in handy – It is from Kris, Barry, Chuckie, Butch, and Sandy.A diploma means you’ve studied some – And it was given by Randy, your son.The nurse’s cap, sedate and prim – Was chosen by Gayle – one of her whims.A mortarboard was on the list – This one… Read More WE’RE CHARMING OUR NURSE by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
What a precious little bundle has come to live with you –A work of art, a miracle, a girl with eyes of blue.She has dainty, tapered fingers and the cutest button nose –You can dress her up so pretty in those fancy baby clothes.That tiny bit of hair you see atop her little head –Will… Read More Your Daughter by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill
Ramblings of an Old Coot 