It has been several weeks, now … since "The Mom" left this earthly home and went to be with the Lord she loved. It has been a time of mixed emotions for our family left behind, especially with the Christmas… Read more
Dec 5 2012
Nov 6 2012
Obituary for Mom Ila
Obituary for Ila Murphy
Ila Cantelon Murphy made her entrance into this world at Rainy River, Ontario, Canada on February 11, 1923. Her parents were Todd and Rena Cantelon. Ila passed from this life on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 in…
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Oct 4 2012
"The Mom" Is Still a Rock Star!
Mom Ila … at 89-years-old … is still doing her thing! This video was recorded on the evening of July 29th at Maranatha Village Chapel in Springfield, Missouri.
May 30 2012
Mom's House Guest
I have become "up close & personal" with the wildlife of the Ozarks! This little fellow … a white dove … dines on Mom's deck daily. Today he allowed me a closer encounter. He and his mate have an about-to-hatch…
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May 25 2012
One Nation, Under God
Mar 31 2012
The Truth of Easter
So much commercialism around this time of year. Easter eggs and baskets, stuffed bunnies, rows and rows of pastel candies and other seasonal merchandise in my local Walmart …
Let's get it right, this time. Easter IS the message of…
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Mar 11 2012
25 Years ago … My life changed forever!
25 years ago this Monday the 12th of March, this little guy changed my world forever. Happy Birthday, Tyler Brann!
Mar 3 2012
Branson's "Leap Day" Tornado
1:25 a.m. … Wednesday, the 29th day of February … we were awakened by that eerie sound of sirens declaring an approaching tornado. I have been in Branson since this past October and have heard the drill in midday a…
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Feb 3 2012
Dad's Stetson
Nine years ago this day of February 4th, Dad Bill Murphy packed away his Gibson guitar, bid farewell to all of us and returned to his Heavenly home … leaving his Stetson behind. He wears a crown, now.
Man, do…
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Jan 31 2012
Moe, the "Granddog"
Yep. Finally a grandparent! Of a dog, that is. Tyler and Sarah have recently had an addition ... rescued the little guy from an animal shelter. By all reports, "Moe" is spoiled rotten! I hope to someday soon have the…
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Dec 8 2011
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Oh my … it's been awhile since I updated this page!
I am now living in the amazing community of Branson, Missouri. Well, somewhat … still have much of my life in a Tulsa storage facility.
I am so honored…
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Jul 16 2011
Joplin Tornado and Tulsa Summer
It has been awhile since I posted an update. So much to do … so little time.
The summer heat has been/is incredible! Temperature records are being broken consistently in our vicinity. 100 degrees-plus daily … made most unbearable by…
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