How lucky we were…

By Jack and Sherry Weyland

We had been acquainted with Charis and Bill while finishing graduate school at BYU. Bill finished a year earlier than Jack and then they moved to Rapid City, South Dakota. Bill suggested to Jack that he apply for an opening at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for the following year. He did so and was hired. Charis was the first person to be a hostess to us in Rapid City. She put us up in their guest room and fed us until we found a house to rent.  How lucky we were to have enjoyed her hospitality and great company.

On a sadder note, I would never have written my first novel “Charly” without having seen Bill and Charis go through their great challenges before Charis died. Based on letters from those who have read it, many who have faced similar challenges have been helped by the book.

                                       Jack and Sherry Weyland