St. Louis didn’t appeal to us at first because the interviewing committee. We also discovered it was a troubled church with charismatic influence deep into the church and its officers. Presbytery knew of Warren’s strong Presbyterian background and wanted him there. The problem was he could only go as a “stated supply” which only would last for one year. It was a huge decision but we felt good about it and chose this route, putting our faith in God that it would work out.

I stayed behind to sell the house in Lawton, and Warren had a room in Helen Boughn’s home. Warren told me later how he sat out on Lindbergh Avenue (where there is a lot for cars to park and watch the planes) and seriously thought about returning to Lawton. I remember how lost and lonesome he sounded at first and then as he became part of the congregation he took on his old enthusiasm and interest in everything around him.

It was difficult for me, too. I remember the children calling to see if I was alright, and it was hard to tell them I was. It was a lonely, frightening time for me. Warren had started June 1st and in early August I drove to St. Louis. Barbara Geyer drove with me as she was going, along with us to our mission conference in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania where Warren and I had been on the staff for years. It was while we were there that news came that our house had been sold.

When we just started going to this conference Andy and Melissa came with us and even stayed in our room. Then when old enough to be delegates (high school age) they enjoyed being a part of it. Later Sue became a part of this conference, and when a senior was one of the students selected to go into the mission field, and she had a great experience in Kenya. Paul Geyer was a part of this too.