Father’s Day reunion sparks tears and gratitude at Disneyland
Amy Ly ons recounts how her father, a widowed postal worker, united his three daughters for Father’s Day in Boston. She recalls his loving care after their mother’s cancer battle, his bedtime rituals with a flashlight projecting creatures, and his ability to fill years with cheer during hardship.
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Amy Lyons
Boston
Amy
Fatherly devotion and a resilient turnaround story
Amy recalls a father who supported his daughters through illness, motherhood loss, and joyful moments, acting as tutor, guide, and playmate. Linda Leary, once affluent, becomes a 58-year-old mail sorter finding renewal through hard work, writing gigs, and a renewed sense of purpose despite stress.
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Braad
Linda
Pure hearts see God in Franklin County church directory
Franklin County readers are invited to explore a faith focused church directory listing multiple congregations across Ottawa and surrounding towns. The guide highlights local churches, pastors, service times, and contact numbers, reflecting the community’s religious life and ongoing worship opportunities.
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Jesus
God
Heaven
John
Holy City
New Jerusalem
Bethany Chapel Baptist
2Nd and Poplar
Armagen B. Walker
Bible Baptist Church
N. Cherry
Sun
Calvary Baptist Church
W. 7Th
Greg Rickard
Cherry ST
Wesleyan Church
Ottawa
Scott Dickinson
Christian Science Society
S. Hickory
Church OF Christ
West 15Th
Dennis Pence
S. Hwy
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter-Day Saints
Willow Lane
Church OF the Nazarene
South Elm
Montana Rd
Cornerstone Church OF Ottawa
N. Poplar
Crosspointe Community
Marshall Rd
I-35
15Th St
Michael Schooley
END Times Church
E. Logan
Walnut
Faith Lutheran
Charles Adams
Faith-Lutheran.net
First Baptist
4Th
Hickory
Joel Fredrikson
Focottawa.org
First Christian Church
11Th
S. Cedar
Craig Robertson
First United Methodist
E. 4Th St
J C Kelley
First Southern Baptist
S. Eisenhower
Martin McPheron
Pas
Tor. Sun
Foundation Church
W. 4Th St
Ottawa Girl's Club
el Mezcal
Dave Burns
Grace Community Fellowship
Hawthorne
S. Poplar
Kent Mathews
Graceinottawa
Grace Episcopal
Robert Harris
Grace-Episcopal Ks
Grace Gospel Church
Aaron Harshaw
Oma
Gracegospel
Jehovah's Witnesses
Lighthouse Community Church OF God
Dale Carter
Living Way Apostolic
Robert Bell
MT. Sinal
Newlifeottawa
NEW Life IN Christ Church
N. Oak
Leonard Cheasbro
North Baptist
Oak & Wilson
Kim Wilcox
Ottawanorthbaptist
Ottawa Bible
Larry Carrier
Mdiv. Sun
Avana
Ottawabiblechurch
Ottawa Christian Center
Bob
Becky Williams
Ottawa Community Church
W. 17Th
Children's Church
Awana
Ottawachurch.com
Ottawa First Assembly
Mulberry
Ottawa Home Fellowship
Brad Kahler
Grace Baptist Church
Stafford Rd
Wellsville
Sun. School
Centropolis Baptist
Centropolis Ave
Centropolis
Grace Community Church
Overbrook
Kansas
Elvin Dillard
Grace Revolution Church
N. Pearl
Paola
My Father's House
Greenwood Baptist
Labette Rd
Pomona
Dennis Gardner
Gmail
Homewood Community Bible Church
John Klaassen
Lane United Methodist
Marti McDougal
Melvern United Methodist
Alex Bruening
Idaho Rd
Homewood
Fred Funk
NEW Hope Baptist
Hwy
NEW Life Assembly OF God
Sth & Baker
Baldwin
Mark Halford
NEW Life Baptist Church
Westgate
Garnett
Chadd Lemaster
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Disneyland
Linda Leary
Chicken Soup For the Soul Publishing
Chickensoup. Com
Essenger
Beauly
23Rd St
Sirloin Stockade
V.mes
Efurnishings.com
Franklin County Church Directory
David Bilderback
Heral
Andy's Siding CO
S. Princeton
Dave Webb
B&b
Bell’s Towing & Recovery
Lumolnouk Oe
First St
Joe Miles
Carswell Automotive, Inc
Rex Carswell
S. Elm
Dale’s Body Shop
N. Main
JIM Tawney Auto Center
Kansas State Bank
FDIC
Lamb Roberts Funeral Home
Midland Hospice
S. Main
Norris Insurance
American Family Insurance
Gayle
Steve Norris
Diane Carswell
Stephanie Valencia
Orscheln Farm
S. Princeton St
Porter-Spears and Bundy Insurance
Pilgrim Bible Church
Dale Stratton
Sacred Heart Catholic
Sun and South Cedar
Seventh Day Adventist
9Th & Sycamore
Jim Martin
Town and Country Independent Christian
Trinity United Methodist
N. Cedar
Barb Clinger Sun
Westminster Presbyterian
13Th and
Maple
Tim Soule
Westpresottawa
Appanoose Baptist
Lynne Smith
Beacon OF Truth
Reuben Esh
Allen Rd
Richmond
Centropolis Christian Church
Jim Cain
Barnes Ave
Peniel Bible Church
Trefoil Rd
Waverly
Pomona Assembly OF God
Corner E
A & 4Th St
Pomona United Methodist
Kathy Symes
Princeton Christian
Duane Pedrow
Princeton United Methodist
Quenemo Baptist
Donald Brannon II
Quenemo United Methodist
Rantoul Community Presbyterian Church
Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter-Day Saints
Donald Scott
Richmond United Methodist
Butch Ritter
Trinity Baptist Church
Vassar
Union Chapel
United Methodist Church
Nebraska
Rockcreek Rd
Ropin' Hope Fellowship
Vassar United Methodist
S. Croce
Wellsville Baptist
Tom Swafford
Connect
Wed
Curtis Wright
Wellsville United Methodist
Lane Bailey
Williamsburg United Methodist
Williamsburg
Zion Lutheran
Mark Junkin
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