I’M THE ONE LOOKING AWAY Since Ed and I are considering a move to a senior living community, I’ve been reflecting on the meaning of “home,” a word that’s always been complicated for me. Home has sometimes been described as a place…
You are the first to hear about the release of our latest book, now titled A Journey Home: The Inner Turmoil of a Mennonite Hero. The book was just recently released by Wipf and Stock Publishing. It is available in all of the usual bookstores, of course including Wipf and…
Ed and I recently had the pleasure and privilege to be interviewed by Carol Graham for her podcast NEVER EVER GIVE UP HOPE. Click READ MORE to get to the link to the interview: NEVER EVER GIVE UP HOPE
ED AND I — MOVING INTO OLD AGE TOGETHER My Ed just had a birthday, so he’s now in his 80th year. How is that even possible? When I was young, 80 seemed really…
As we approach the release of CALLED in just over two weeks, Ed and I have had to dig deep into the reservoirs of our own determination and resolve in order to meet deadlines and figure out unexpected challenges. Earlier this week, I shared a story about my father, Dr. John Schmidt,…
When you dedicate your life to others, you open yourself up to the opportunity of being forever changed. Change and growth can occur when you least expect them. Today, Ed and I are excited to introduce you to another character in our upcoming book CALLED: Amalia de Ayala. Amalia, a…