Steve & Liz McAllister

 August 22nd, 2021 Last Sunday we had a unique experience.   We were invited to help “shower the homeless.”   Now lest you think this is kind of weird, it wasn’t.   Let me explain. There is a serious homeless problem in Riverside.   There are people who are sleeping on the corners of streets less than a block from where we live.   It’s really a sad situation.   At the office a few weeks ago, we had a voice mail message that gave us some concern.   We attempted to call the number the lady left, but there was no answer.   Fearing for the person’s safety, we called the police, and an officer came to the office to listen to the voice mail and to gather some information.   After she was finished, we asked about the causes of homelessness in Riverside.   Are they there because of emotional, mental handicap, or drug/alcohol abuse?   She told us that most of those on the streets are there because they want to be. Some have suffered t...

  The Drama of Transfers  Liz’s sister, Patricia and her husband, Joel, came and spent a few days with us.   We went to dinner with them their first night.   Saturday, we drove to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum (about 90 miles) and spent 4 hours remembering history.   I was impressed with the principles he promoted. Freedom and Liberty, reducing the size of government, lowering taxes, building the military, human rights, and several others.   His thoughts on freedom and democracy were so succinct, yet meaningful.   And his love for Nancy Reagan was unquestionable, and vice versa. Afterwards, we went to dinner at a place called Castaway in Burbank. It is located on a hillside with a wonderful view.   Our dinners were amazing! So were the prices. We enjoyed being with Pat and Joel. Two weeks ago, we took 15 missionaries to the airport who had completed their 18-to-24-month missions.   It was also Transfer Day where many...