Bear In Egypt
Many of you will remember Nehemiah and I’s bear encounter while camping last year. I don’t know if we can even compare that bear…
Posts by: Jacob
Pool Pals
Say that fast 10 times and people will think you’re a fan of A.A. Milne:
Water Battles
Thanks to whoever sent the “water launchers” to us here. They have provided for epic battles between Nehemiah, Evangeline, and I. After the competition,…
#5: Grandpa was a Hard Worker
I consider my father to be a pretty hard worker, but I have never met anyone who works as hard as my Grandpa worked. …
#4: My Grandpa Was a Humble and Honest Man
He always used to say when he finished sharing his thoughts, “And that’s the God’s honest truth”: Grandpa spoke what was on his mind…
#3: Grandpa Loved His Children
Shortly after we left the Dairy Queen, on the outing which I wrote about in the last post, Grandpa and Grandma got in their…
#2: Grandpa Loved Grandma
Even in his later years, he always chose to stand close to her. Grandpa’s love and fidelity for Grandma was evident every time he…
#1: My Grandpa Loved God
Everyone remember those little “Daily Bread” devotionals? Maybe they’re not as widespread as I thought in my head, but it was always on my…
My Grandfather: Roy Axel Nelson
When I was born in 1978, my parents named me Jacob Roy Broten. My middle name was given in honor of my grandfather, Roy…
Scooter Turns Two!
Yesterday, Athanasius and I returned from spending a short time with family in the States (which I will write about later). We returned yesterday…