One of the best parts of living in Eagle Rock was being so close to grandma and grandpa's house. They were very special people in our lives. Grandma stood all of 5 feet nothing on her tip toes but what a giant in our lives. She and our mother played an immeasurable role in our lives as we grew. They were the ones that set us on the solid rock of faith and belief in God and Jesus. As we go through this life there will be more about this and other important events thanks to grandma and grandpa. Grandma's kitchen brings back so many good memories of the delicious fried chicken, home made apple pies, ginger snaps and loads of other wonderful goodies. You will get to know much more about these two wonderful people before I'm finished.

Of course we can't leave Eagle Rock with out special mention of Grandpa's collie dogs. They were extraordinary in their ability. Grandpa had a special talent for teaching them and we always marveled at what they could do. More on this later.