A Tribute to Steve

I have been working on devotions for our church bus trip today, reunion program, and Baptist Women minutes. We just had our meeting tonight and I'm ahead of the game already! I have completed the minutes; can you believe that! I'm right happy about that much getting done.

I received sad news today when I learned of the death of one of my childhood sweethearts. Steve's health has been declining so badly for several years so the news wasn't a surprise (that dreaded "c" word disease). I remember all the wonderful times we had growing up. He used to come visit me on his horse; then we would ride to town following the railroad tracks. We used to ramble through the woods nearby and pick blackberries to sell to the neighbors; then we used those few nickels to go to the Saturday matinee. After school each day, Steve and I met in front of the school and we would walk to town together. He was always the perfect little gentleman, carrying my books, opening doors, and walking on the outside (many folks don't even know this is the proper thing to do). His parents would come and get me and take us different places. Our parents were good friends so a lot of time was spent together. I have so many fond memories of our childhood, much to the credit of my dear friend, Steve.