About the Author

Wife, mother and grandmother, Mary-Ellen Stroup loves each place and the people where the Lord led her and her husband. Whether it was the business world, pastoral ministry in three states from the Midwest to New England, or being a French teacher or the international missionary life of 20 years, God has taught her that his plans and purposes are treasures beyond value, blessings to anticipate and surprises to enjoy. Not retired but “refired” you will find her welcoming guests, facilitating Bible study, playing violin, volunteering in state prisons, serving on mission trips, loving seven grandchildren, and happy on beach walks with husband, Bill.

Meet the parents to whom the letters were written: Thelma Draper, addressed as Mother and Gladys and Bill Stroup, Mom and Dad