by Kathy Rice | May 23, 2022
Patty was one of my best friends. Patty’s dad was the superintendent of the school in Scobey, Montana. I can’t remember how many brothers and sisters she had, but each of them had a bicycle, and there was always a bicycle for me to ride. We had an old bike at home but...
by Kathy Rice | Apr 4, 2022
Several years ago, I was learning some new techniques on the piano. I’m by no means an accomplished pianist, but my friend, Donna, taught me how to play chords with my left hand while I played the single note melodies with my right. Then I learned to play octaves with...
by Kathy Rice | Feb 14, 2022
“I never heard, that before!” I exclaimed. “I thought guilt and shame were the same thing!” And just like that, God reached into my heart and healed me of a lifetime of shame. I loved going to my best friend’s house. Kristi was the youngest of 5...
by Kathy Rice | Dec 27, 2021
“Just a moment,” Mom said into the phone. “Kids! You need to go play in the other room. I’m on a very important call.” I heard mom’s muffled voice through the closed door and knew she was discussing Christmas with Uncle Homer. Everybody should have an uncle like my...
by Kathy Rice | Nov 22, 2021
My young grandson got home from kindergarten and went straight over to the playpen where his baby sister was happily kicking and cooing. He cooed back and began talking to her. He looked up and said, “Mommy, I don’t know if she’s going to be Spanish or not.” His...