I noted the closing of two Catholic churches in Antwerp and Payne in the last West Bend issue. No matter what denomination, it is it hurts to see churches closing. I have experienced this and would like to give my two cents.
I had what I considered an idyllic childhood. I was raised on a farm, unlike my city cousins from Leo. My dad loved the farm, and even though the work was hard, we enjoyed it. We farmed a large farm, and had a large truck garden and went to market twice a week. Church was a large part of our life. My dad was from a large family so I had uncles that went to the Methodist, Lutheran and Catholic churches…