Nancy, Peggy, and Rose... I had the honor in one day to visit with three rural women who were as diverse as they were similar. I personally knew all three and each was genuine, pleasant, and glad to see me. I was thrilled to see them. I wish I could have spent more time with each person. I had not seen one of the women in twenty years. Nancy had brain surgery and her memory, … [Read more...]
Voices of Rural Women across American Heartland-7
Collective Faith in South Central KY Driving by a sign that said Sisters of Loretto, somewhere in the depths of my memory I thought of Sister Carol Sue. Loretto sounded so familiar and I wondered if she might live there. I asked around and learned Mass was at 10:00 on Sunday. With the help of some kind people who stopped to help us find our way, we found the Loretto … [Read more...]
Voices of Rural Women across American Heartland
While on vacation across American Heartland - I will post a short clip each day from a woman living in one of the many small towns we visit....The voice of rural woman...I'm posting pictures from the environment unless I have permission to use pictures of the women...I've given them fictitious names starting with "A". Enjoy! Alice in SE Nebraska "...We went to school … [Read more...]