Better to live alone in a tumbledown shack than share a mansion with a nagging spouse.
Proverbs 21:9The Message (MSG)
Month: July 2014
Birthday Party & Daisies
Monday Evening, July 7 Irene and Jana waiting for Roy to arrive at RD’s American Grill for his birthday supper. Irene is an exchange student from Spain, and is spending several weeks with Jere and Kristen’s family. When Hunter and Jesse heard that Roy had arrived, they hid behind the door and jumped out at him when […]
Let us hold strong to the confession of our hope, never wavering,
since the One who promised it to us is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 The Voice (VOICE)
Road Trip ~ Traveling Home
Sunday, July 6 We were on the road ~ heading east ~ shortly after 6:00 AM. We enjoy traveling on Sunday mornings because Sirius Radio has gospel bluegrass music all morning. At 10:00 AM we called in to our home church and listened to the singing and message. Modern technology is an amazing blessing. We […]
Mark a life of discipline and live wisely; don’t squander your precious life.
Proverbs 8:33 The Message (MSG)
Road Trip ~ Supper With Clayton & Peggy
Saturday Evening, July 5 Clayton, Peggy, Cerwin, and I enjoyed a slow walk toward the restaurant where we had reservations. This was the sidewalk to an antique shop. We liked this sign indicating that the shop was closed. We weren’t shopping anyway. We arrived at Cobblestone Grill about half-an-our early but decided to see if our table was ready. When […]
Father, out of Your honorable and glorious riches, strengthen Your people.
Fill their souls with the power of Your Spirit. Ephesians 3:16 The Voice (VOICE)
Road Trip ~ Meeting Friends In Zionsville, Indiana
Saturday Evening, July 5 We got to Zionsville about an hour before our supper appointment ~ which we planned ~ so we’d have time to enjoy the historic area of the town. We had been here the evening before, but discovered almost everything was closed for the holiday. I loved the brick streets. Consequently when […]
The Lord is righteous in everything he does
he is filled with kindness. Psalm 145:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
Road Trip ~ Surprise & Friends
Saturday, July 5 After returning from my photo shoot (previous post), and while Howard and Cerwin worked on the air conditioner, I went to the living quarters area to meet the volunteer chaplain who had arrived just before I got there. After learning that his name was Bob, I learned that he was a retired missionary […]
The Word of the Lord is right.
He is faithful in all He does. Psalm 33:4 New Life Version (NLV)
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Elizabeth
We Love You! Grandpa & Grandma
Road Trip ~ Beauty At Whitestown TA Travel Center
Saturday, July 5. 9:00 AM was our appointment with Chaplain Howard – to replace the non-working air conditioner with a working one – on the Indy Lighthouse Chapel. It didn’t take the guys long to remove the old one and place it outside on the grass (left). Cerwin and Howard getting the new one ready for […]
Each of you has been blessed with one of God’s many wonderful gifts
to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well. 1 Peter 4:10 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
Road Trip!
On Monday morning, June 30 (after the Truck Rally), Cerwin and I stopped to get gas for our RAV4 – when on the way to the Lebanon Expo to get the TFC chapel. I hadn’t eaten breakfast, so went inside the gas station for a Dunkin Donut French cruller. (I love French crullers!) When I walked back […]
Be good to each other.
Agree with one another. Live in peace with one another. And the God who gives love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11Worldwide English (New Testament) (WE)
I Love The Flowers And Things Of Summertime
I enjoy taking time ~ at least once a day ~ to walk around our yard to see what is blooming. Daylilies are still pretty. Crown vetch blooms are covering the bank to our north west. I can smell the honeysuckle as I approach the blooms. I don’t know what this is, but it looks […]
You are the source of all life
and because of your light we see the light. Psalm 36:9 Good News Translation (GNT)
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Roy
We Love You! Daddy & Mother
Jesse’s Seventh Birthday
Monday, June 30 You know there’s a generation difference when Jared asked, “Mom, why did you put a hashtag on the cake?” Kristen said, “That means number seven.” I suppose either works. 🙂 Jared played a new song for us – new for him. It’s fun having a birthday party for a seven year old. Everything […]
No one has ever seen, no one has ever heard
no one has ever imagined what God has prepared for those who love him. 1 Corinthians 2:9 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
Flowers
Truck Rally is over and I have time to examine the flowers in our yard again. The daisies got to full bloom almost without my notice. Daylilies are also adding their own beauty to our yard. Hosta flowers are short-lived and pretty. I love the challenge and busyness of Truck Rally, but am glad to return […]
Let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
Ephesians 4:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
Truck Rally 2014 ~ Saturday Evening & Sunday Morning
Saturday evening’s activities began with a barbecue supper – choice of chicken or boneless pork rib. We served about 850 people. The evening program began at 6:30 with the Bontrager Family Singers from Iowa. In this photo they are introducing the twelve family members. During a break in the music, valuable door prizes were given to […]
This day belongs to the Lord! Let’s celebrate and be glad today.
Psalm 118:24 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
Truck Rally 2014 ~ Afternoon Activities
When the parade was over, I walked around the grounds and through the buildings looking for photo opportunities. This is what I saw… Truckers visiting among the trucks Benefit auction in North Hall Exhibitors in West Hall That’s where I found Lynn and her husband, Jon. Lynn is from the International Office and was helping with […]
Let the sea and all that is in it make a loud noise, and the world and all who live in it.
Psalm 98:7New Life Version (NLV)
Truck Rally 2014 – Returning To The Lebanon Expo
I took this picture of Cerwin coming toward the Expo about 54 minutes after I took the first one – of him leaving the driveway – and he still had a few minutes of driving before entering the same driveway he left about an hour earlier. I chose just a few pictures (from the 276 I […]
There is nothing greater than You, God
nothing mightier than Your awesome works. I will tell of Your greatness as long as I have breath. Psalm 145:6The Voice (VOICE)
Truck Rally 2014 ~ The Parade of Trucks
Cerwin left the fairgrounds promptly at 11:00 AM. I never tire of standing on the bridge, watching the parade, and attempting to get a photo of each truck. Jared waving to me. This year it was Jared and Jesse’s turn to go along on parade. I chose only a few of the almost 200 pictures I have of trucks […]