One of the first things that Jesus did after he rose from the dead was to fix a breakfast of fish for his disciples by the sea of Galilea. His camp fire effort is a sign of the kind of holy life that we believe we too shall have when we rise on the Day of New Creation. But who are the other two people in the picture? They could be some of the people whose stories we tell in this album. They could also be us, Grandpa and Grandma Gallaway, once we leave this present life, and make our journey to be with Christ in paradise until the new Day comes. You see, we too have loved to share music, and to make delicious food for you and others. What is more, we believe that we shall enjoy these gifts again, just like Jesus did by the sea, when we gather around the fire with him. That’s why our picture also has mountains and cold and snow. Life with Jesus was never meant to be a life with no weather or work, no challenges or faith, no courage or hope. The Hallows know this better than anyone.

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Carl Raymond Luder, 1921-2007

Your Great Grandfather on Your Father’s Side

Great-Grandpa Luder grew up in Washington, Indiana, a small town where his father was a photographer. That’s grandpa Luder, when he was a boy, playing with his father in the studio. But Grandpa Luder’s life wasn’t always easy and fun. Like many in his generation he served in World War II and in Korea. He met your great-grandmother, Marylouise, in Hawaii at the time of Pearl Harbor. 

 

Later in life, Grandpa Luder enjoyed planting a vegetable garden each summer. He was a gentle man who always told the truth. He and Marylouise sang a prayer to start the day: 

Good morning, Lord–It’s great to see the sun again! 

Good morning, Lord—It’s great to talk to You again. 

This day’s a flower and as it blooms, I’ll trust its care to You. 

That’s why I say, as it begins, “Good morning, Lord!”

  “This is the day that the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Psalm 118:24

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Julia Estelle Taylor Gallaway, 1894-1968

Your 2^nd Great Grandmother, Your Father’s Side

“Mama” Gallaway, as she was known not only to her family but to everyone in the countryside around Glen Cove, Texas, was a wonderful woman. She came of age in the 1920s, and raised her family during the hard Depression years. That’s her, holding baby Ira, in about 1924-25 at the old Burton Place.  Mama grew big gardens, and put up hundreds of jars of fruit and vegetables so her five sons could eat during the winter. 

 

Mama was kind. She always reached out to you and offered something. I (Grandpa Gallaway) used to come begging a pinch of dough when she was making bread. “Why Craig, that’ll give you a belly-ache.” “But Mama, I just want a little piece.” “Well, alright then; but not any more!” This happened pretty much daily. Despite the many hardships of her life, Mama was a grateful and a happy person. How good it will be to see her again.

Ephesians 4:32 – “And be ye kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”

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