Because he had a connection with Iowa, I think my grandmother, who lived her whole life in Iowa, followed Anderson's story pretty closely. I can remember how it was a big deal when he was released, even though I was young enough (12) that I didn't necessarily understand what all had happened.
Interestingly, Kathryn Koob, who was one of the American hostages in Iran, not only had deep Iowa connections, but I discovered her story researching genealogy on my mom's side. Both of Anderson and Koob are impressive insofar as they really dug into their faith during their captivity, and there's certainly an argument to be made that it was key in their survival.
Powerful! I’m saving this one for the archives. My prayer is that I would be able to hold fast to my faith if I found myself I similar circumstances. I sometimes wonder if our affluent and secular society is a different sort of prison designed to slowly rob us of our faith.
May his memory be eternal.
Because he had a connection with Iowa, I think my grandmother, who lived her whole life in Iowa, followed Anderson's story pretty closely. I can remember how it was a big deal when he was released, even though I was young enough (12) that I didn't necessarily understand what all had happened.
Interestingly, Kathryn Koob, who was one of the American hostages in Iran, not only had deep Iowa connections, but I discovered her story researching genealogy on my mom's side. Both of Anderson and Koob are impressive insofar as they really dug into their faith during their captivity, and there's certainly an argument to be made that it was key in their survival.
I never knew anything about this man except for as a name in a headline. Thanks for giving us a fuller picture of the real person.
Powerful! I’m saving this one for the archives. My prayer is that I would be able to hold fast to my faith if I found myself I similar circumstances. I sometimes wonder if our affluent and secular society is a different sort of prison designed to slowly rob us of our faith.