draft by
Larry Pearce
Now being revised, a part of E-Gen.info, an Electronic Genealogy
begun in observation of its 20th anniversary
first posted 1/1/22
INTRODUCTION
Most autobiographies begin with the birth and childhood of the subject and proceed through life until the end of the story or death of the character. True to my faith, I would like to begin with my memory of a new birth experience when I was 15, or as a student of Reformed Christianity believes, the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Just as my experiences accumulate and my perspective of them adjusts, I want to continue to add to and revise my reflections of them at this site. I’ll be posting photographs, artifacts, and eventually videos of some wonderful 8 mm films taken over the years. So please check back from time to time and feel free, in keeping with our online community, to comment below. Here is a tentative outline of how we’ll proceed, each item linked appropriately to the personal essay of that memory. Please remember that these early editions are considered drafts only.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. PRELUDE
Chapter 2. INTERLUDE to CHILDHOOD & YOUTH INTO ADULTHOOD
—–A. Beginnings in Cooperstown
—–B. Move to Moon Township
—–C. Home in Indiana
—–D. We Are Penn State
Chapter 3. INTERLUDE to A HALF CENTURY OF MARRIAGE
—–A. Engagement, Wedding, & Honeymoon
—–B. Early Marriage Months in Pine Grove Mills
—–C. Getting Established in Jerome *
—–Di. Forward to Forwardstown – Planning & Making (1972-1982)
——-ii. New Opportunities (1982-1992)
——-iii.Death & New Life (1992-2002)
——-iv. Back on Our Own Again (2002-2012)
——-v. Retirement so Far (2012-2022)
Chapter 4. INTERLUDE to MY LIFE’S WORK
—–A. Odd Jobs to Investment Rep
—–B. Broadcasting
—–C. Teaching
Chapter 5. INTERLUDE to MY MISSIONS & MINISTRIES
—–A. Various Volunteer Services
—–B. Church Music
Chapter 6. INTERLUDE to MORE RETIREMENT ACTIVITIES
—–A. Vacation Travels
—–B. Writing Family History
—–C. One Last Move
Chapter 7. POSTLUDE
Medical Addendum: Cancer at Conemaugh
Move to next installment: Chapter 1 – The Prelude
(Look for addendums and additional photos in each section as new information is remembered and old is revised; You’re invited to read and make comments below or directly to me via e-mail: lrypearce@gmail.com)
*Our regular weekly installments were delayed due to technical issues with the site.
Last revised 2/29/24