Amazon may deliver your make-up, your books, even your Thanksgiving turkey and everything else under the sun.
Kroger delivers groceries.
UberEats will deliver french fries to your door at midnight if you need them that badly.
But, and this is a big one.
Who delivered you?
Who delivered the people you love and who have loved you?
Who was the physician who brought you into the world, brought your parents and uncles and aunts into the world? Who facilitated your first cry, cleaned you up for the first time?
Chances are Dr. Phyllis Grant was right there to help you out.
If you came into this wonderful world in the mid-sixites and the momentous event of your birth occurred in Henry County you probably encountered Dr. Grant long before you knew it.
“I delivered approximately 2000 babies and only one pair of twins,” Phyllis texted me — yes, she texts, tell that to your grandmother – when I requested a few details.
Dr. Grant, one of Indiana University’s first female medical graduates, delivered babies here in New Castle for many years and maybe you’re one of them.
Phyllis will be 100 on October 31, 2025.
Let me spell that out: one-hundred-years-old.
A faithful and vibrant member of First Presbyterian Church for many many many years, First Pres New Castle will pull out all the stops in order to honor their sports fanatic doc.
The open house will be on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 1 to 3 pm at the church building on the corner of 12th and Ray Pavy Street (opposite what is commonly referred to as the “old YMCA”).
Pastor Reverend Katherine Rieder, the Elders, the Deacons, the Trustees and every member of that faith vibrant community invites you to participate whether Dr. Grant delivered you or not.
You’re welcome even if it is to meet Dr. Grant and her remarkable church community.
You read right.
Phyllis is a sports fanatic.
At 99 Phyllis remains that and much more.
Phyllis goes monthly to the symphony concert in downtown Indianapolis.
Only the Lord knows how many Indy 500 races she has attended and only the Lord knows how many trips she’s made to Bloomington for IU Football and Basketball games.
If you are reading this the Open House for Phyllis held by First Presbyterian Church is open to you. You’re invited to drop in, greet Phyllis, indulge in refreshments and spend time with people who may or may not have seen for some time. Perhaps you live in her neighbourhood or have met her at symphony or the Indy 500.
Perhaps you’ll come because she was your grandmother’s good friend.
However your life has intersected with Dr. Grant (or not) the congregation First Presbyterian New Castle at the corner of 12th and Ray Pavy Street welcomes you to celebrate with this remarkable, generous, kind, woman.
But, may I warn you.
If you want to see Phyllis don’t get there after 3pm on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Dr. Grant has already announced she’ll be out of there by 3pm to get home for the Colts game.
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