by Ralphine Major | Aug 5, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com “I honestly made the “Happiness Abounding” shirt for myself to get through yesterday and to honor Angela Easterday Holder. One day at a time.” Those words came from Sarah Beth Crabtree of Crabtree Creations last May shortly after...
by Ralphine Major | Jul 29, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It was another beautiful Sunday morning. A day to honor mothers. A day to celebrate graduates. We had just taken our seats when the lady in front of us turned to ask, “Did you hear about Angela?” “No,” I answered. “What about her?” “She had a...
by Ralphine Major | Jul 22, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It was her vision in retirement. Becky and Ron Calfee opened The Hen House several years ago, and it has been a vital part of Gibbs Community. Sadly, Becky passed away in April after a brief battle with cancer. (See Focus columns 4-15-19, 4-22-19,...
by Ralphine Major | Jul 15, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major “When I realized my late grandmother had more flowers than I knew what to do with, I began praying how I could be intentional with all of these beautiful flowers while being a blessing to those who needed a glimpse of God’s love,” Chelsea said. “One...
by Ralphine Major | Jul 8, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major My earliest memories of America’s beautiful symbol was in school classrooms. They were usually mounted on a wall, and every morning we stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. I also remember early summer mornings at Vacation Bible School....
by Ralphine Major | Jul 1, 2019 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major The couple who met in Kentucky and married in Tennessee eventually made their way back to the Volunteer State. For a brief time, the history professor continued teaching at Morehead State University in Kentucky. During the transition, however, their...
