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Walking up Laurel Fork Road

February 10, 2022February 26, 2021 28 Comments by jgarrison

The sun drops below the hills.It’s time to leave the broad waters of Laurel Forkand follow the sounds of rushing water paralleling the muddy dirt road lined with mountain laurel.  Reaching Hereford Road,the mare in the pasture looks up from her hayand gaits over to the fence. I rub her head and she presses tight against my … Read more Walking up Laurel Fork Road


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A Blessing for Hazel

February 10, 2022June 10, 2019 8 Comments by jgarrison

This blessing was read at the end of worship yesterday, June 9th, as we honored Hazel for all she has done for our community. In the afternoon, the Landings Association held a reception for Hazel at the Sunset Room at Delegal Marina.  For Hazel Brown Out of Mid-America you came, four decades ago. The church was … Read more A Blessing for Hazel


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