And it came to pass that in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-eight, two farm boys met each other – and their destinies – at the Florida Bible Institute. They socialized and studied Scripture together, then went out into the world to preach the Gospel.
Yesterday, I received a copy of their 1939 college yearbook in the mail. Just for you, I’ve scanned a picture of their Junior class. Count down 3 rows, and check out the 4th photo to your right. Can you guess who that is?
(3rd row, 4th from the left) William Franklin (“Billy”) Graham became a world-renowned evangelist, served as spiritual advisor to several US presidents, and was ranked #7 on Gallop’s list of the most-admired individuals of the 20th century.
4th row, 5th from the left) My father became a tent revivalist. For more of his story, watch this space. 
These are the Permanent Records I’ve been searching for! I think Nancy Drew would be proud of me for finding them. Do I hear an amen? CAN I GET A WITNESS?
WOW!!! Definitely worth waiting for! Yes, I did recognize “Billy” from the year book photo. How cool is that?
Billy’s smile is easily recognizable, isn’t it?
Wow. that is amazing.
Yea, verily.
🙂
Add me to the WOW chorus, which I said as soon as I looked at the pic.
So . . . you didn’t believe your dad? Until now?
Unlike most True Believers, I rarely take anything on faith. I wanted and needed proof, which I now have.
That’s fascinating. I can’t *imagine* doubting one of my dad’s stories when I was young. it never would have occurred to me.
That’s probably the case with most “normal” families and relationships. However, mine was anything but. Of course, I believed what I was told when I was very young, but experience taught me to be more skeptical as I got older. That’s partly why I’m trying to track down permanent records. 🙂
the guy in the middle of the bottom row looks like the science geek who tries to send Peggy Sue back to the future in Peggy Sue Got Married ;o)
HA! I do believe you’re right!
HA! I do believe you’re right!
That’s pretty amazing.
Amen.
Witness!
Witness!
WOW!
I think you really have something here with this book! I just love reading your entries on this topic!
Really? I’m so glad. It’s still a fledgling idea in my head, so I appreciate hearing your feedback.
LOVE your icon!!! What’s the story behind it?
Yes, REALLY! I think it’s a fantastic idea!
The icon? It’s a Yahoo avatar I made. Me, on my bike (and skinny!) with a happy rainbow 🙂
Really? I’m so glad. It’s still a fledgling idea in my head, so I appreciate hearing your feedback.
LOVE your icon!!! What’s the story behind it?
Yearbook
Fantastic – Who sent you the yearbook? They deserve a line in “acknowledgements”.
Re: Yearbook
The registrar’s office sent it to me. Wasn’t that nice? I’m so happy they did. You’re right: they deserve an acknowledgement.
Re: Yearbook
The registrar’s office sent it to me. Wasn’t that nice? I’m so happy they did. You’re right: they deserve an acknowledgement.
Re: Yearbook
The registrar’s office sent it to me. Wasn’t that nice? I’m so happy they did. You’re right: they deserve an acknowledgement.
wouldn’t it be cool if you could interview BG about your Dad??
I’m working on it… 😉
I’m working on it… 😉
I’m working on it… 😉
wouldn’t it be cool if you could interview BG about your Dad??
Amen, sistah!
That’s so cool. I can’t wait for this book to be done. It’s going to knock people’s socks off. (I’m so glad that I get the opportunity to enjoy ‘sneak peeks!’ thank you for sharing with us!)
Re: Amen, sistah!
That’s fascinating. Time to get your praise on!
We always had those Jesus fans, too, and ours also had funeral home info on the back. I always wondered what was up with that.
Re: Amen, sistah!
Yea, verily!
About the funeral home ads…Subliminal messages, much?
Re: Amen, sistah!
Heh, I can’t wait, either. Right now, it feels like I’ll be traveling a very long time on this Sawdust Trail.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the sneak peeks. Honestly, it’s kinda selfish: I like getting feedback on what I’m writing about.
Re: Amen, sistah!
Heh, I can’t wait, either. Right now, it feels like I’ll be traveling a very long time on this Sawdust Trail.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the sneak peeks. Honestly, it’s kinda selfish: I like getting feedback on what I’m writing about.
Amen, sistah!
That’s so cool. I can’t wait for this book to be done. It’s going to knock people’s socks off. (I’m so glad that I get the opportunity to enjoy ‘sneak peeks!’ thank you for sharing with us!)
I’m guessing your dad.
Guess again…or look behind the cut. 🙂
I’m guessing your dad.
Billy baby????
Really and truly him.
Really and truly him.
Billy baby????
Whoa. I can’t wait to find out more, like if your Dad looked up to him or not and why. Interesting.
Good question, Sasha! I’ll have to remember to answer that — if not on the blog, for sure in my book.
Whoa. I can’t wait to find out more, like if your Dad looked up to him or not and why. Interesting.
Whoa. I can’t wait to find out more, like if your Dad looked up to him or not and why. Interesting.
This is amazing.
I wonder what their relationship was like?
Did you know this before the yearbook?
He’d mentioned Billy now and again (ahem, name dropping much?), but I wanted physical evidence that he was telling the whole story. I’m a (healthy) skeptic like that.
He’d mentioned Billy now and again (ahem, name dropping much?), but I wanted physical evidence that he was telling the whole story. I’m a (healthy) skeptic like that.
This is amazing.
I wonder what their relationship was like?
Did you know this before the yearbook?
This is amazing.
I wonder what their relationship was like?
Did you know this before the yearbook?
Melodye,
I’m sorry I haven’t been responding to posts lately, but I’ve read all of yours, and this is a fascinating project. I have found myself immediately hooked into your story, wanting to savor any little bites of detail you offer, and looking forward to the next snippet of information. I’m so glad you decided to write your story. I can’t wait to read it.
Cathy
*is humbled*
Thanks, Cathy. You put a million dollars in my back pocket. I am so appreciative of (moved by) your kind words.
*is humbled*
Thanks, Cathy. You put a million dollars in my back pocket. I am so appreciative of (moved by) your kind words.
Melodye,
I’m sorry I haven’t been responding to posts lately, but I’ve read all of yours, and this is a fascinating project. I have found myself immediately hooked into your story, wanting to savor any little bites of detail you offer, and looking forward to the next snippet of information. I’m so glad you decided to write your story. I can’t wait to read it.
Cathy
Amen, Sister!
The mail just came…and there was my bracelet! Thank you!
I wasn’t going to put it on right away–how’s that for denial?!–then read the instructions….! This will be an interesting journey. Thank you so much!
HA! Your life will not be the same while you’re wearing that bracelet. I guarantee it. No explanation, since I don’t want to switch wrists again. hee hee
HA! Your life will not be the same while you’re wearing that bracelet. I guarantee it. No explanation, since I don’t want to switch wrists again. hee hee
Wow… that’s some interesting history right there.
This is going to be one fascinating story, Miss M. I can’t wait to hear (and read) more.
*is grateful*
We’re all thankful that you’re sharing your journey with us.
This must be meant for Melodye, I think. LOL… Sent me scrambling there for a minute trying to place you.
Hey, there! Good to “see” you! I’ve been wondering where you’ve been! Thanks for stopping by. Please don’t be a stranger; I love hearing from you and am glad you enjoy hanging around my LJ now and again. 🙂
Hey, there! Good to “see” you! I’ve been wondering where you’ve been! Thanks for stopping by. Please don’t be a stranger; I love hearing from you and am glad you enjoy hanging around my LJ now and again. 🙂
Another very interesting twist in the many pathway one travels. I see a very good book in the making. Keep it up as the trail winds along lifes pathway.
You’re so sweet, as always. Thanks for helping me see things in such a positive way. Your suggestions are always so helpful, and I love to read your comments, too.
Another very interesting twist in the many pathway one travels. I see a very good book in the making. Keep it up as the trail winds along lifes pathway.
Wow, Melodye. Just, wow!
I can’t wait for more info!
If I wasn’t on LJ blog restriction………..
Pretty cool find, huh?
Blog restrictions…fast drafts…bah! I’d say more, but I’m wearing my beautiful purple bracelet. heh.
Incredible!
But true! Some things are as/more interesting than fiction. 🙂
LOL… I was just afraid I was going senile!
WOW! Wild stuff, that. Good luck with the permanent records stuff. Too bad there’s not a secret shoe box full of stuff, or at least a list to help you jump-start your research.