Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Saturday, September 27 Cerwin and I were thrilled when we learned that Peggy (fwren on Xanga) and Clayton were coming to visit us. We took them to a local restaurant (Lintias) for a light supper before going to Sight and Sound. Going to Sight and Sound was one of their goals when in southeastern Pennsylvania. […]
She is being prepared for surgery right now – to repair her broken hip.
[Jesus] Matthew 10:39 The Message (MSG)
We Love You! Grandpa & Grandma
Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27 These are a few of my favorites. I loved this one! A quilted piece duplicating a grandson’s artwork. This one ~ the top-selling quilt – went for $4,750.00. Close-up of the same quilt. ~~~ Most of these are close-ups. If you want to see the full quilts – […]
Proverbs 7:2 The Voice (VOICE)
She fell and broke her right hip yesterday. She also has about a dozen staples from a laceration on top of her head. She thinks a closing door caught her walker and knocked her against a brick entrance wall. She was going the outside way to the area of Landis Homes that houses the mailboxes. She […]
Proverbs 21:31 The Message (MSG)
Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27 5:00 PM – Opening devotions and singing before the auction on Friday evening. Auctioneers waiting their turn. The beginning of an auction that lasts for many hours – Friday evening through Saturday evening. gi Opening Devotions on Saturday morning. Waiting for their turn to display an auction item. […]
2 Corinthians 3:17 The Message (MSG)
Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27 The auction stage ~ waiting for auctioneers. ~~~ Some of the people who make things happen. ~~~ Items for auction It sold several times (two buyers said, “Sell it again.”) – for a total of $4,150.00 This beautiful hand-painted purse sold for $200.00. Twenty saffron bulbs […]
Titus 3:2 Worldwide English (New Testament) (WE)
Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27 A few of the children’s activities ~ and several children. That is a lot of M & M’s. ~~~ I have a lot of quilt photos, so I pulled some that are for cribs or children’s beds. ~~~ I just can’t post the next three pictures without […]
Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 The first thing you see – when entering West Hall from Center Hall is the Candy Table. The photos will take you around the room – clockwise. This is where people purchase meals ~ donated by people and prepared at their houses. The last section of West Hall ~ when […]
Romans 8:6 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 The information table This is where everyone got their auction numbers. The coin project The Coin Auction Center Hall just seems to be there, the area you walk through to get to North Hall, East Hall, and all the other places – then back again ~ but on […]
1 Thessalonians 5:8 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 Warm Amish-made donuts are difficult to resist ~ and they sell lots of them. I was wishing that they would sell donut holes by the piece but they are placed in a container of 10 or 12. And I didn’t want and entire donut – just one donut […]
Psalm 116:7 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27 A few Country Treasures clerks Some items that were for sale in this area. ~~~Gift Basket Auction~~~ For this auction people fill and donate baskets (or other containers) of similar items. So many things to be sold for disaster benefit.
Titus 2:12 Good News Translation (GNT)
Friday, September 26 I love looking at other people’s crafts and admire their creativity. This post won’t need many words. Enjoy. The first place I stopped was Bruce Plowman’s display. I was fascinated by his woodworking skills. I love this lady’s flower arrangements. She looks quite serious here as she listens to someone, but she […]
his purposes last eternally. Psalm 33:11 Good News Translation (GNT)
Friday, September 26 My note from last year said they assembled 12,000 school kits, so I expect they had the same number this year. I didn’t think to ask. (I was told that number is correct.) Everyone has their own job – beginning with the bag, then three notebooks. Then there are the other ingredients […]
James 2:17 The Message (MSG)
Friday, September 26 The Heifer Auction is one of the first activities of this weekend event, so I will begin my series of photos with pictures of heifers. Heifers are donated to the auction so funds can be raised for disaster relief projects – like repairing homes which have been damaged by floods and hurricanes. I […]
In your presence is total celebration. Beautiful things are always in your right hand. Psalm 16:11 Common English Bible (CEB)
Each time I drive by this single corn stalk in the field near our house, I think… I want to be like this corn stalk. I want to be strong enough in my faith in God to stand strong – and alone if necessary. I want to trust God when the news is frightening. Because He said I should. […]
1 John 2:14 The Message (MSG)