The Story - Tribute to Oralyn

It is, indeed, a special privilege for me to be here this evening. This is the largest group we have had at this retreat, and I understand that over half of you are attending for the first time. What a thrill it is to see you here. It's Friday, your families are all having a wonderful time without you----so be prepared to enjoy a wonderful weekend here with us. Many of us have come here with mixed feelings: joy and gratitude to God for all of you and for the good time we are going to have, and sorrow, due to the tragic loss of Oralyn Denison, the founder and chairperson of the California Women's Retreat. She and her husband, Joe, were killed in a private plane crash just three weeks ago. Because of these mixed feelings, and all the events the last three weeks have brought, I would like to talk about Oralyn and also tell you how this retreat got started. ...Read entire story