1966

1967

... from Mary Ethel, who is wintering in Boston while she works toward her M.A. degree at Boston University.

... from David, who is in Medical School in Little Rock, working hard but finding it fascinating.

... from Barbara Ann, who, on August 29, married Hugh Gibson. Hugh is a junior at Harding, and they live in Searcy just a few blocks from us.

... from Mark, who is in the 11th grade at Harding Academy; still collects snakes and other assorted animal life, runs with the Cross-country team, and is faithful to his piano.

... from Robin, who is 10, in the 5th grade, and has a room of her very own for the first time!

... from J.D., who continues to turn out the reading material, such as What Think Ye of Christ's Church?; The God-Killer?; Faith Under Fire; The Martin Luther King Story.

... from Mary, who has been too busy to go to school in spite of a small family, painting (woodwork, that is), sewing, cooking, etc.

IN THE WORDS OF TINY TIM: GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE!

1968

... from Mary Ethel, who is back Long Island with her M.A. degree, living in Islip, N.Y., and teaching First grade.

... from David, who is in his second year in Medical School in Little Rock, still finding it challenging.

... from Barbara Ann and Hugh, who are living in a trailer near the edge of Searcy while he continues his school work at Harding, and she works for the Telephone Company.

... from Mark, who is thoroughly enjoying his role as a Senior at Harding Academy, walking tall (6 ft. 3-plus), and feeling justly superior!

... from Robin, who provides the last frontier of femininity in the Bales household.

... from J.D., whose lecture schedule in the summer took the family from San Diego, Calif. to Winston-Salem, N.C., and several stops in between.

... from Mary, still functioning as chief chauffeur, maid, typist, listener to complaints, etc., etc., and loving it!

To All Our Friends: May the peace of God that passes understanding abide in your hearts now and throughout the year.