Telling the Truth

connecting the dots of my life

A Formal Family Portrait

Ed Renich Sr Family photo

This is the only formal portrait I have of my father’s family. It was taken in the early 1930s. When I was growing up, it was framed and sat in a prominent place in our house. Back then it was more a curiosity than a valuable piece of family history on my father’s side.  Read the rest of this entry »

Faculty Wife | Part 2

Corned Beef Hash Ad, untitled

Am I already pregnant? It’s mid-September 1969. We arrived at the Bible College several weeks ago. Classes have begun. We just found out that our health insurance, including maternity care, won’t kick in for at least a month. Read the rest of this entry »