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A BCH story of hope: It is hours before daylight. We rise early and load the family into the mini-van. Our oldest Kyle and youngest Mary take the last seat while daughters Jenny…

A BCH story of hope: Intertwining strands together to make rope is just smart. Really, it is ingenious. In ancient times, a single vine or matted plant fiber proved to be…

A BCH story of hope: As families grow in number, the list grows. You know? The list. The list of birthdays. Kathy keeps the Edminson family birthday list – as if she needs a…

Archived BCH update: It’s an old-fashioned concept, but in our family circle, we are for each other. Out there, people and circumstances will come with a mighty force, and…

A BCH story of hope: I find myself walking into empty church sanctuaries, sitting and spending time alone. It is peaceful. I pray and I am comforted. I have great childhood…

A BCH story of hope: Saturday morning –– the weather is gorgeous. I take my second cup of coffee onto the deck and listen to what Kathy calls the “dawn chorus,” that joyful…

A BCH story of hope: Dad’s garden was a thing to behold. I would say it was an act of love, but that wouldn’t do justice to the work he put into it. Sure, it came from a deep love…

Archived BCH update: There are times when parents are absent. Tragic circumstances like death or instances when a parent’s neglect are cause for separation. There are times when a…

A BCH story of hope: I am in the attic, taking stock of holiday decorations stored in boxes, deciding which to bring down this year. On top are some photo albums, and I stop to…

A BCH story of hope: In auto-pilot mode, I move through my early morning, going down my to-do list of necessary emails and returning calls before finding my way into the day’s…