As a pastor, I encounter families in many different ways. One particular family with several young children had set the “You are Special Plate” out for me on the occasions when I stayed for dinner. I found the love in that family to be a wonderful reflection of...
FROM: EJM, Kansas City Mo I was given the plate in 1982 from a close friend. My family has used the plate for milestone birthdays, First Communions, job promotions, knighting ceremonies, and most recently the introduction of my new daughter-in-law into the family. On...
FROM: RAG,Brunswick, OH I was at a baby shower today and learned of the red plate I am so glad that I was there today because on April 21st I lost my brother, So I now have something to look forward to giving to my kids and to others who are close to me and they can...
FROM: MB, Littleton, CO Our daughter’s boyfriend, Jared, invited my husband and me to dinner at an Italian restaurant. We had a pretty good idea that he was going to ask for our blessing before he proposed to Liz. So I brought my Red Plate in a large handbag...
FROM: CW, Rockford, IL I was with my mother when she was diagnosed with cancer. She had been a great support to my wife and I with our young children and now we needed to be there for her. Thankfully, her surgery and chemotherapy removed all signs of the cancer. It...