Pioneer

We spent a day at the beach with the grandchildren before setting sail on a Disney cruise in November 2019.

Shafer and Theo Fronckowiak listen to their bedtime story read by Grammie Bobby Bender.

Our dog, Daisy, cooling off in the pool.

Four generations of women: Harper Purk is the youngest, with her mother, Megan Purk, her grandma, Diana Kelly, and her great-grandma, Sheila Cron.

A summer storm brewing over farm country in Miami County.

Five generations together after my grandson Liam Bodey Hall was born. Gladys Anderson, Linda Bodey, Peggy Malone, and Jenni Bodey-Hall.

My son, Ruger, when he and his stuffed bunny were the same size.

Our grandson, Cyrus, receiving kisses from his mommy!

Our daughter Theresa hosted a Christmas-break tea party for her sisters (Maria, Agnes, Meg, and Katie), sister-in-law (Grace), and cousins (Rosemarie, Iohanna, Seraphina, Gianna, and Zelie).

My granddaughter Evelyn (age 5), proudly showing me her new wristband from Jackson Center School PreK graduation last year.