Jason, I used to go to Willow Grove congregation, way back when I was about 6 (I'm sure, to be charitable, that was LONG before you were born). I'm in Texas now, but I used to keep in touch with Josephine Ciaverdell, who was my idol when I was a kid. When I grew up I realized that she was very rigid, opinionated, and racist, which tempered my good opinion of her. Then when my dad got disfellowshipped, she said some very hateful things and my husband told her off. I left her a message when he got reinstated but haven't heard from her since, so I guess I've been written off her good list.
Also was best friends, back when we were 6, with Valerie Surick, who is now Valerie Conant (I think I'm spelling it right). Don't really keep in touch with anyone up there anymore, but it's nice to hear from you on the forum! Merry Christmas to you both, and a Happy New Year! Big Tex and I aren't officially celebrating this year, but maybe next year. We're cautiously easing into "normal" life.
Lots of love,
Nina