That’s All I’m Gonna Say

About the Book

The book has three sections. Section 1 That’s All I’m Gonna Say About That was authored by Molly. It has stories that might be used in daily quiet time. It was not meant to be read as one continual story. It is intended to bring a chuckle, a tear, or stir some emotion to draw the reader in and have them want to have a good day, to tell someone they love them, or just simply do something extraordinary that’s not really planned to lift someone’s spirit Section 2 Earp Family Lore was authored by Wesley. It involves family stories of Grandma Earp. Most took place in Eastland County of Texas. It involves having to move to a new country to start over. It shares how the family always stayed in touch and how when anyone had a problem, they all joined and helped until the burdened one could walk alone. There was a time of moving on up—from mules for plowing to a tractor and, finally, to a car. The family went from fireplace heat to butane, from lamps to electric lights, and from iceboxes to refrigerators. Section 3 Roots from the Stump was written by Molly. It involves the family from Molly and Wes’s grandparents to the present day. And are we related to Wyatt Earp? Are we related to Cynthia Ann Parker and Quanah Parker?

About the Author

Molly Earp Stringer

Molly Stringer has authored five books. This book is filled with true stories from her life with friends and family. Each story has an inspirational ending easily discerned for daily living. Molly lives alone and manages her home. Husband Bill remains in assisted living with dementia. He is doing well. Molly has always wanted to share her heritage and family life, so she took this opportunity to do that in the second and third section, including writings of her Big Brother Wes. Wes' wife Wynelle generously offered pictures of her oil paintings of Earp family home places. Two nieces also shared their offerings. Kaylee Bragg prepared a report on her ancestors for school which proved to be award winning. Rachel Earp Knowles shares a time in her life that she was in a war torn place saw the people as they experienced very difficult issues, but vows that we will be okay in spite of the chaotic world we live in.

N. Wesley Earp Ph.D.

Wesley Earp was a professor at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. He and his wife Wynelle still live in Denton. Wynelle has been a faithful contributor to Wes' research and writings. She has been secretary and editor to him. She has painted several oil paintings of the Earp family homes through the years as Wes described them to her. Wes is a conservative guy who just quietly moves through his days, always helping family and friends. He was the caretaker of his younger siblings during their growing up years. He would shepherd them as they hoed cotton or pulled cotton and then always took them to church, the skating rink or a picture show.