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Retraction

Posted on October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 by Pam

Not quite a retraction but I had time today to visit a typical (looked like US) shopping mall. We leave for the mountains of Tabor this afternoon then I will be moving on to the Berlin library so will not be writing until I resettle. I had mentioned the unfriendly, stoic mom’s on the tram but today I saw two with strollers who had clearly planned a meet-up, including a warm embrace. Friends vs the strangers from yesterday would have different levels of warmth. I picked up a couple items (no clothes shopping but I did look) because I had packed with limited supplies. Time to replace. The Republic of Czech has a financial appeal if any evangelistic types can endure some differences. Some of my senior friends talk about retiring abroad but remember that, as believers, we are purposeful in how we spend our later years. Some people ask hard questions. When I sent some pretty photos yesterday of the library and cafe, one person questioned how something that looked fancy (it’s a new remodel and very nice but libraries are not fancy) could be evangelism. I’m a bristler. When I feel challenged I want to explain myself but no need – lovely person and fair question. Sharing Christ is the only goal. An appealing place for coffee and surrounded by Christian books (hard to find in post communist countries) is a win-win. Billy Graham had skills I lack so just give me a chance to be someone interested in your story and willing to share mine. So today I spent, in US dollars, about $15 for chewable CA, $8 for two little adorable heart necklaces for granddaughters (don’t tell them), $6 for a latte + chocolate cake (splurge on a rare leisure morning), and $4 for another tube of lotion. I did teach math back in the day and can say that the only time I have felt I overpaid in this country was, again, the one visit to Starbucks – hint, hint – wherever you live. So enjoy your weekend and chat soon?

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Pam writes so that must make her a writer. Recently retired, she can now fill days with family, friends, missions, writing, creating, and showing up for whomever needs her. Pam loves the Lord and people. The Bible is God’s love letter to us (and who does not need more love) so she studies and writes some more.

Pam lives in the Pacific Northwest but was home-grown in Southern California. She attended San Jose Bible College and finished a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry at UCLA. She became a teacher, then a Research and Development Chemist, then she built two successful real estate businesses in two states. Pam also pursued study at Fuller Theological Seminary and just completed six months serving in missions abroad.

Pam has two amazing children, married to two precious in-laws, and five sweet grandchildren. Pam is a gifted connector and communicator and the Northwest has the perfect climate for staying inside and writing – or baking! She has been writing since a wee one and is currently converting many years of blogging, by topic, into ten books. The first is a collection from 2011 titled, Beautiful Enough. The second is a yearly day-timer titled, Weekly Planner - Lessons in Life, Glory, and Grace. Number three is in progress with the working title, Christmas Today.

Ten facts about Pam in no particular order:

  1. On the team that developed an insulation for the Alaskan oil pipeline.
  2. Loves looking at homes, decorating, and has flipped five homes.
  3. Likes being tall.
  4. Films have helped define her vocabulary.
  5. Comes from Colorado tenement farmers with history traced to Wales.
  6. Was lost but now is found.
  7. Baking makes her happy – as does eating sweets with coffee, of course.
  8. She thinks mission work is the most important work in the world.
  9. The church started in Rome so she is learning Italian.
  10. Pam is a work in progress!

“I will be your God throughout your lifetime - until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.” Isaiah 46:4

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