I first met Gloria in a small church in Southern California. I was on tour with my college choir. She bounced in radiating energy and good will. And took the time to talk to some of us personally. [Read more…] about Gloria Roe
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Mildred Tangen
This is my Mom. She would have turned 100 today.
She was a small woman with sharp bird-like eyes. She would sat on the edge of a chair or sofa so her legs could touch the ground. Her back was always very straight but she’d point at you with twisted arthritic fingers.
She had a habit of “adopting” people into her family. She was a great listener.
She was always soft-spoken. She was so soft-spoken that when she took Dad to the ER (he was having a heart attack), the doctors and nurses ignored her for several minutes. But she was always persistent. And the hardest working person I know.
I’ll let her tell her story (parts are missing; I’m hunting for a better copy):
Robert Kalatschan
His goal was to be the biggest drug dealer in his high school. And he succeeded. Then he got “galvation,” stopped doing heroin, included a track with every kilo of cocaine he sold, and tithed on his drug dealing. Then God changed his life. And changed it again on 9/11/01.
For more on Robert’s work, check out Giving Back To Kids.
Marvin Cole
Marvin Cole spends most of his time in jail; he’s a chaplain there. After years as a missionary, this is his “retirement.” God has given him remarkable opportunities to minister to a wide range of people.
Phil Enloe
Phil Enloe (pictured above with his wife Jan) is multi-talented. He writes Gospel songs; one of my favorites is “Good Morning Lord.” He sings, and has done so for more than a couple of years. He and his wife Jan have ministered in 47 nations (48 if you include the US).
Richard Putnam
Richard Putnam is an arranger, keyboard player and all around good guy. When I recorded a Christmas album to raise money for my daughter’s medical needs, Richard donated his talents and did the charts. I even threw something at him last minute, and the result is one my favorite tracks.
Here’s Richard’s interview: