On this day in 1968 I was ordained at Sinai Lutheran Church, Sinai, SD., the same town as The Little House On The Prairie that I occupy. The late Dr. Alvin Rogness did the homily and the ordination. Pastor Alvin Bergh, my cousin, presented me and the late David Hernes was the local pastor.
This anniversary had slipped my mind until a friend reminded me. Regular readers of this blog will know the connection between that event and Joanne's burial. At the conclusion of the days festivities two representatives of the local congregation approached Joanne and me. They said "In your ministry you will move to different places but this will always be your home. Therefore, as a gift from the congregation, we are presenting you with two plots in the cemetery." As Joanne approached her death she clearly expressed her desire to be buried in Sinai. So, 5+ years ago, she was buried beside my grandmother, Sigrid Negstad.
Her burial there makes it very convenient for me to visit her grave, which I do regularly while in The Little House.
Takk for alt,
Al
This picture was taken in front of our house in Golden Valley, MN.
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Happy Ordination Anniversary.
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