Mighty Mollie’s lasting gift

Mighty Mollie’s lasting gift

John Sparks, my great-grandfather, died suddenly in December 1907 due to a sawmill accident. His wife, Mollie, was in the midst of preparing Christmas gifts when she received the news. Her five children gathered in the kitchen, where they learned that their father would not be coming home. In an instant, the joy of the holiday season turned into despair and dread. As Mollie held her youngest child, a newborn, she prayed for God’s guidance throug…