December 22, 2008

December 22, 2008

My First Christmas at Toccoa Falls CHRISTMAS EVE WAS the wedding anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Forrest. Every year they came down from their home on the hill and ate supper with the students, staff, and faculty who remained on campus during the holidays. After we had eaten and had a time of devotions with Dr. Forrest, gifts were distributed and the Forrests would return home. As a student, I thought the evening was over, and I could return to an empty dormitory and a cold bed and feel sorry for myself. But thankfully some of the single staff members

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Middle East Then And Now

Editor’s note: The yellowed map of Iraq clipped out of newspaper was discovered in Mrs. Forrest’s Bible. We had no idea of its significance until

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May 15, 16, 17 & 18, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to PalestineThursday, May 15, 1930On the Atlantic S.S. Andania Both of us slept late this morning. It has stopped

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May 11, 12, 13 & 14, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to PalestineSunday, May 11, 1930Atlantic OceanThe Cunard Line, Steamship Andania It was very rough all night. We did not

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May 10, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to PalestineSaturday May 10, 1930Glasgow, Scotland This is sailing day. Praise the Lord! We will both be so glad

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May 9, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to PalestineFriday, May 9, 1930Edinburg, Scotland Had another fire this morning for it was still cold. After breakfast at

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May 8, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to Palestine Thursday, May 8, 1930 London, England 6:45 a. m. This is rather early for the “Honeymoon” but

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