Steve Otto and Sherelyn Whittum Pedigo
Recorded
July 18, 2020
Archived
July 18, 2020
39:42 minutes
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Id:
mby019919
Description
Steve Otto (59) and his aunt Sherelyn Pedigo (61) talk about their unique family make-up, share memories of past times, reflect on some family tragedies, and talk about their connection to religion.Subject Log / Time Code
SP talks about SO’s grandma Margie who passed away in 2008, and how their family is kind of unique in that Steve is older than her even though she is his aunt.
SP talks about starting to drive cars and motorcycles at 13 years old, and how SO loved riding around on the motorcycles with SP.
SO talks about the woman he knew as a grandmother and knowing about some of her past hardships.
SO describes finding out from his dad that he had had a near-death experience and having to go down to the hospital, where his father described seeing several deceased family members in the hospital.
SO talks about considering taking his own life and talking to God in his backyard to give him a sign to live, and that he dedicated himself to the Lord.
SP talks about having to break the news to her mother that her mother had lost another grandchild in a tragic accident.
SP talks about how she will have her ashes buried in a plot where her great great grandmothers headstone is.
SO talks about something that his given him purpose in his life, which is connected to his work in his church and his work in prison ministry.
Participants
- Steve Otto
- Sherelyn Whittum Pedigo