by Caroline Crocker | May 21, 2026 | My books, Writing
Grade: A Summary Crocker reconstructs the harrowing life story of her father, Frits Evenbly, beginning with a deceptive idyll in the Belgian Congo of the 1930s, where Congolese “houseboys” indulge him with affection. When Frits’s father falls ill, the family is...
by Caroline Crocker | Apr 20, 2026 | Family
We didn’t expect it to happen, but it did. My 91-year-old mother and I were on our way out to speak to a class about World War 2. We had plenty of time, I had the materials in hand, and we were leaving to get in the car when it happened. Mom’s ankle twisted, and she...
by Caroline Crocker | Feb 10, 2026 | Bible, Faith, Family
Every morning, before I even get out of bed, I spend time saying, ‘thank you.’ Those of you who have to dance to the tune of an alarm clock may rightfully suggest that I should first be thankful that I’m retired and have the luxury of a slow start. I am. I first look...
by Caroline Crocker | Feb 3, 2026 | Faith
I’m totally obsessed with an autobiography that I’m reading. Allow me to explain. In it, the relentlessly honest writer records not only when she prays, but also what. Moreover, she writes what happened next. Some of us would call this a prayer journal, but here’s the...
by Caroline Crocker | Jan 27, 2026 | Faith, Family
Over the past couple of days, I’ve had the privilege of taking care of my youngest two grandchildren, first the six-year-old, J, who assured me that he will be seven in March, and then the five-year-old, E. Those of you who are grandparents will know they were...
