One of my goals in writing Letters to Lori was to bring Opal to life for the reader, so that they too, could experience the gift of knowing her. Opal was truly a great blessing in my life and I will always cherish those memories. This Letters to Lori Review helped me realize I’d achieved my goal. Thank you, Keli.
What a tremendous surprise!! I could scarcely believe it. Letters to Lori wins an award! It was a bronze medal but to me, it was solid GOLD!! This is the article published in the Newport, Tennessee newspaper. STORY OF FORMER COCKE COUNTY RESIDENT WINS BRONZE MEDAL Letters to Lori: The Family History and Stories of …
Letters to Lori Wins an Award – Wonderful Surprise!! Read More »
Letters to Lori review by Marilyn Mitchem, a nationally recognized commentator on Catherine Marshall’s novel ‘Christy’ and my friend. Thank you, Marilyn, for your encouragement and support.
Opal Myers, a courageous Appalachian woman, breaks our hearts as she surrenders all to God amidst severe trials. Later in life, she assisted Catherine Marshall in her research for her best-selling novel Christy.
In 1992, Opal’s son Cary Myers asked me to write and submit an article about his mom to be published in the book – Cocke County, Tennessee, and Its People. “Opal Corn Myers (2/1/11-5/8/91) was the daughter of Flora Hall and Arthur Jackson Corn. She grew up in the Old Fifteenth District close to the Ebenezer …
In late July or August of 1971, I was introduced to the book Christy by Catherine Marshall in a hand-me-down way. Now, tattered and torn, turning brownish and brittle, this copy of Christy was first given…
