NicFeb 9, 20175 minLetter to Friends: September 2016I am looking but cannot find the days. They have flown by they will not halt and all I have is a story, memories, and today. A Story: I...
NicSep 15, 20153 min9.15.15 Letter to FriendsHello Friends, The summer is coming to a close but not before a rush of pure, small town, “Americana” experiences have come our way. We...
NicJul 24, 20153 min7.24.15 Letter to Friends- We did it!Dear Ones, On Friday July 17th we sold our house on Rippey Street. This is truly a bittersweet triumph for many reasons, but we are...
NicJun 5, 20153 min6.12.15 Letter to Friends16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ...
NicNov 21, 20141 min11.20.14 letter to friendsBack in the city, I always plant some pumpkin seeds by our back fence when we are done carving for Halloween. This year we harvested 4...
NicAug 1, 20142 minLetter to Friends 7.28.14Hello My Friends, Have you ever stacked stones? It’s truly an addictive “sport”. Now wherever I go, if there’s stones, I spend some time...
NicJun 27, 20143 minThinking about zoos, the good, the bad, the sad…Good Day All, Rather than present more typical spring flower photos, I thought a few from our recent trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo might be...
NicJun 13, 20142 minLetter to Friends 6.12.14(so start by humming Handel’s Hallelujah chorus) Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hah-lay-loo-YAh! Celebrate with us! Mike has...
NicMay 12, 20142 minLetter to Friends 5.12.14Hello All, This time last week I was on a bus to Gettysburg with the 4th and 5th grade classes from PUCS (Pittsburgh Urban Christian...
NicApr 27, 20143 minLetter to friends 4.26.14Christ the Lord is ris’n today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye...
NicApr 7, 20143 minLetter to Friends 4.7.14Hello Friends, As Easter approaches we all have been bitten by the Pysanky bug. Sophia chose to do her 9th grade long term project on...
NicMar 24, 20142 minLetter to Friends 3.24.14Hello all you wonderful people! Since Spring has decided to drag it’s feet I thought I’d share a hot bowl of chicken soup and homemade...
NicMar 3, 20143 minLetter to friends 3.2.14We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and...
NicJan 18, 20142 minLetter to Friends 1.15.14Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am...
NicDec 13, 20131 min12.13.13 Letter to FriendsGood Morning All, This is going to be quick, I wanted to ask for prayer today. I am taking my GRE’s today at 12:35pm (until...
NicDec 6, 20131 min12.5.13 Letter to FriendsHello friends, Just in case there are those of you who think that my house is always in order or those of you who have never been to my...
NicNov 25, 20131 min11.24.13Hello Dear Friends, It is with great joy and sadness that I announce that my darling Samuel is going to be SIXTEEN tomorrow! Can you...