One of my sisters started teaching in Adrian, Oregon, after she graduated from George Fox College (now University). She is still there. The other sister also graduated from George Fox and she went to work at the Salem, Oregon, Public Library. That was 42 years ago. Today she concludes that lengthy term of service and enters retirement.

Words like stable, steady, committed, constant, relentless, dedicated, devoted, and loyal have a lot of virtue. My sisters know the merits of change and variety but have exercised moderation.