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Chris Fabry
Married to Andrea since 1982. We have 9 children together and none apart. Our dog's name is Tebow.
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After finding and remediating mold twice in our Colorado home, we abandoned ship in October 2008. Because of the high levels of exposure, our entire family was affected. After months of seeing different specialists for all of the problems, we came to Arizona to begin comprehensive treatment to rid our bodies of the toxic buildup. In August 2009 we moved into a larger home, four bedrooms, south of Tucson, north of Mexico. I am doing my daily radio program/ writing from that location. Thanks for praying for us. We really feel it.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
I'm going to be appearing on Janet Parshall's program this afternoon at 4:00 Central Time. We'll talk about the radio program, my book Almost Heaven, and whatever else Janet brings up. If you've listened to Janet, you know what a grasp she has on issues and her heart for communicating truth in the marketplace of ideas. Which raises the question, "Why is she having me on?"

I guess we'll both find out, and if you don't hear it live, you can listen to the podcast or stream. We'll probably talk about Christian radio, connecting with people, writing, stories, and Almost Heaven. I believe in the power of stories. I think they can change lives. This one seems to have captured the imagination of some people who need some encouragement.

Fiction is hard to do on a talk program. There are only so many ways you can ask, "How do you come up with your stories?" But Janet is a pro. She can make reading the phone directory interesting, so I'm hoping it will encourage some listeners.

Many hearts are heavy for the people of Japan. In a strange way, Almost Heaven begins with a cataclysmic event that reminded me of their pain. The Buffalo Creek flood happened in 1972. There was no radiation leak, but many houses, cars, homes, and lives were washed away because of a breached coal slurry dam at the mouth of the hollow. It's as close to a tsunami as you get in West Virginia. The thirty-foot wall of water ran down the hollow for 17 miles leaving death and destruction. This is how Billy Allman's story began. Through it all, God was walking with him.

I wonder if there are Billy Allmans in Japan right now who feel like life is stacked against them? I wonder if there are people there who feel like giving up? My prayer for the Japanese people is that they will rise above all of the mountains that stand before them. May this tragedy lead them to an eternal relationship that can't be taken away.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Chris,

I heard that Janet was having you on her show. I thought, "I wonder why she is having Chris Fabry on her show?" I burst out laughing to read your Fabrygram, which had the same question. The reason is probably because you are sensitive to EVERYTHING going on in the world and never fail to address in your show. You always point things back to truth in as loving way as possible. Since she could only pick one person to accomplish this, she picked you.

Allison Cabrera said...

Hello my name is Allison Cabrera,I am an IASH(aide),for the school District in Hemet...one of my students wasn't to interested in reading til we got a hold of one of your books. June Bug...it was a great book and I am writing you to ask, for this student, if there will be a secquel to June Bug...we are sure interested to know what happened to John, and how June Bug faired in her life....can you please let us know one way or the other as we are both interested in knowing and would love to read another one of your great books...sincerly Allison

Sherry Parmelee said...

Good news, Allison! June Bug shows up in Chris' latest novel, Almost Heaven. It's not a true sequel, but it too takes place in Dogwood, WV, and some of the characters and events from his earlier two books are woven into the story. I have to admit I cried when I "met up" with June Bug (Natalie) again--what a special little girl! I hope you and your student will get a chance to encounter her again, as well!