Great Aunt Sophie

My Great Aunt Sophie Ommedal passed away earlier this week at the impressive age of 100. Sophie had just celebrated her birthday a week and a half earlier. Sophie was impressive, to say the least. She graduated valedictorian, one of many in her extended family. She served as an organist and church musician, also one of many in her extended family. She lived the longest … Continue reading Great Aunt Sophie

Thursday December 4th- The Fifth Day of Advent

During the season of Advent, I am going to do something new on the blog. I am going to try my best to offer a daily reflection here as we journey through this season together. For today’s reflection I would like to share one from my Uncle Jeff Tengesdal. Jeff is the senior pastor at First English Lutheran Church in Appleton, Wisconsin and shared a … Continue reading Thursday December 4th- The Fifth Day of Advent