Agree with each other
love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Philippians 2:2 (The Message)
Month: June 2013
Baby Shower for Leslie – Part 1 of 2
I had trouble choosing the photos I wanted to post because I took so many. Saturday, June 8 There were many beautifully wrapped gifts under the pavilion. Our nephew Bryan and his wife, Leslie, know they are having a boy, so it was a very blue shower. Bryan is the son of Cerwin’s brother, Elvin. Leslie […]
Live the rest of your earthly lives
controlled by God’s will and not by human desires. 1 Peter 4:2 (Good News Translation)
Various – Diverse – Manifold – Different
These words are all synonyms of the word miscellaneous – which is a perfect description for this entry of recent happenings in our lives. I received this photo of our granddaughter Lydia (from Maine) and the taggy blanket she made for a little boy – the son of a secretary at VoTech where she attends. I never heard of a taggy blanket, […]
If we love one another
God dwells deeply within us, and his love becomes complete in us—perfect love! 1 John 4:12 (The Message)
Happy Birthday
To Our Favorite Nathan We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Wisdom is worth more
than fine jewels. Nothing you desire has more value. Proverbs 3:15 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Wisdom from above
is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical. James 3:17 (New English Translation)
Our Three Graduates – Part 2
Josh and Jenna’s Graduation Ceremony We watched a split screen as pairs of students arrived through two separate hallway entrances. Our two gave each other a “high-five” as they came into view of the photographer. They were pleased to walk together – which happened alphabetically. Welcome by the school principal. The Star Spangled Banner Josh […]
Teach us
to number our days so that we may truly live and achieve wisdom. Psalm 90:12 (The Voice)
Our Three Graduates – Part 1
I will begin with Hezekiah, because he was the first to graduate. Hezekiah grew up in Maine, and is the sixth child of our oldest daughter Diane and her husband, Mark. Mark and Diane’s children: Elizabeth, Hannah, Josiah, Abigail, Elijah (died at 5 months), Hezekiah, and Lydia. The photos were taken by Diane and Elizabeth. Pemaquid Point, Maine […]
Email Subscription
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Your arm is powerful
your hand strong, your right hand victorious.Psalm 89:13 (New English Translation)
Baccalaureate 2013
Thursday, June 6 We are blessed to have a public school system that allows graduating students to hold baccalaureate at a local church. The program cover. Photos of each of the 224 students was projected on the screen as we waited for the service to begin. Our granddaughter Jenna. Our grandson Josh. Attendance was not […]
In everything
in every circumstance, do to others as you would have them do to you. Matthew 7:12 (The Voice)
Celebrating 50 Years
We were pleased to receive an invitation to John and Marilyn’s Anniversary Celebration. Marilyn and I were childhood friends. We don’t remember when we met. It was probably in Sunday school. We were told to park at Martin Tree Service – and that transportation would be provided to Jeff (their son) and Hannah’s barn. We loved the transportation […]
Faith and works
works and faith, fit together hand in glove.James 2:18 (The Message)
Dinner With Friends
Sunday, June 2 We are birthday friends from many years ago – Marcy, Joanne, Cookie, and me. Marcy, Joanne, and I became friends in high school, and Cookie joined our birthday group when she and Gene were a young married couple – seeking a relationship with the Lord. Marcy was Cookie’s first contact because they lived close […]
Most important of all
love each other deeply, because love makes you willing to forgive many sins. 1 Peter 4:8 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Birds That Were At Our Feeders Recently
Blue Jays Female Cardinal Male Cardinal Carolina Wren This was funny to watch. Apparently another bird began building a nest in this birdhouse – and this wren thought it was his house. He was throwing stuff out as fast as he could. You may wonder why this house has two entry/exit holes. It’s because a woodpecker made the […]
Sweet Rolls On the Patio
Deb brought some fresh cinnamon buns the other morning when bringing us magnets she designed for the Truck Rally driver’s packets. It was a beautiful morning, so we enjoyed coffee on the deck. What a delightful way to spend half-an-hour.
The Lord made the earth by his power
and he preserves it by his wisdom. With his own understanding he stretched out the heavens. Jeremiah 51:15 (New Living Translation)
Certificate & Awards Ceremony
Celebrating With Our Grandson, Josh The ceremony was held at a local high school. Looking serious Now he and Matt saw us. A slide show of the students in training. Our row: Josh’s girlfriend, Allie, Jana, Jere, and Kristen Mark, a grandson of friends from church, Marlin and Sue, received a certifice in plumbing. Bryton (center) […]
Be Agreeable
2 Corinthians 13:11 (The Message)
Don’t be obsessed with getting
your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand. Philippians 2:4 (The Message)
Annual Pavilion and Woods Cleanup
Memorial Day – Monday, May 27 – A Family Project There were lots of weeds to be cut down, leaves to be raked, and branches and things left over from last winter to be burned. My brother Dale and I started weed eating early to prepare the way for those who were coming with rakes and […]
I pray that from his glorious
unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his spirit. Ephesians 3:16 (New Living Translation)
Birthday Party for My Sister
and her granddaughter – Sunday Evening, May 26 This was a surprise 60th Birthday Party for my sister, Nancy. Because her granddaughter Lindsey was having her second birthday a few days earlier, Nancy’s daughters planned a cake and ice cream surprise party for Nancy – making her think it was a party for Lindsey. While Nancy’s family finished having […]
What marvelous love
the Father has extended to us! Just look at it – we’re called children of God! 1 John 3:1 (The Message)