Early this past Thursday morning, I lost my precious mother. She was recovering and largely free from pain following her recent surgery. My wife and I, who were staying on with her in her home following a delightful Christmas with all of the family, are left with a deep, aching…

In my early teen years, my friend's father began to dig a well. He had recently moved his family to a wilderness area outside of town. They had a home and electricity, but no water--and definitely not enough money to hire a professional. So it was that I often found…