Month: May 2016
Make-A-Wish Convoy – Part 1 of 2
Mothers Day, Sunday May 8 Our view on the way to Burle Industries near Lancaster where the trucks meet before the convoy. Just after we pulled into our space, these trucks entered the lot. After getting the chapel set up, we walked around the lot to see other trucks. I always enjoy seeing what John and […]
Josh & Grandpa Planting Grass
Saturday, May 7 Josh came early on Saturday morning, May 7, to help grandpa plant grass where we had removed trees in recent months and weeks. He works for a landscaper and has access to great lawn and garden supplies. We enjoy seeing our adult grandchildren in jobs they love and in which they acquire great […]
Visiting Jenna at Work
Friday, May 6 It was a cool, rainy day when we were shopping at Stauffer’s of Kissel Hill Greenhouse – Rohrerstown location. I asked Cerwin how close we were to where our granddaughter Jenna works – at her in-laws business. He said that we weren’t far away, so I texted Jenna to ask if she […]
Life Celebration Service for My Aunt Erma
Erma has been part of my life as long as I can remember, because she married Uncle Ken (my dad’s brother) a few weeks before I was born. Ken died suddenly about 31 years ago. If you are interested, you can see her obituary here: http://lancasteronline.com/obituaries/erma-mae-hershey/article_6aa18e16-060d-549f-a2a2-02fb5c6e81dd.html Her seven children blessed and honored her at a Life Celebration Service […]
A Day We Remember Elijah
This is the day – twenty-two years ago – that our sweet little grandson Elijah left us for his eternal home. This counted cross-stitch picture brings a smile to my face because I took the photo on a good day of Elijah’s short life here on earth, but the memory of May 13, 1994, brings tears to my eyes. While […]
Rainy Day Beauty
Wednesday, May 4 I love a rainy day!
Birds of May
One of my favorite things about the arrival of May is: I see birds that aren’t usually at our feeders. Remember this picture of a male rose-breasted Grosbeak from several days ago? This is his mate – the female. She is pretty in her own way, but not as brilliant as the male. This is another […]
Make-A-Wish – York
Sunday, May 1 It was a cold, rainy morning as we headed to the York Make-A-Wish gathering place at Battlefield Harley-Davidson, Gettysburg. Bill (left) is TFC’s York Chapter Contact Person and is coordinator between us and York/Gettysburg Make-A-Wish for this event. Our first visitor came for prayer. We were glad to be inside the dry, warm chapel. There was […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Anthony
We love you, Great-Grandpa & Great-Grandma
Church Baseball Tournament – Part 3
Saturday Afternoon, April 30 By the time I took this picture, it was 3:37 PM. The teams had been playing since 8:30 AM, but were still going strong Meanwhile – as the boys of summer played – the dandelion in the next field displayed their yellow and white colors.. Getting ready to slide Red won that game, […]
Church Baseball Tournament – Part 2
Saturday, April 30 – continued from last night. I will begin tonight’s entry with our grandson, Nathan, up to bat. Nate’s older brother, Jordan, is helping him coach the Red team. I’m not sure if Jordan and Grandpa are discussing baseball or hunting. 🙂 Enjoy more baseball action as the tournament continues. Our grandson-in-law Dustan is […]
Church Baseball Tournament – Part 1
I have lots of pictures of our church’s fundraising tournament on Saturday, April 30. I am going to post them in 3 entries so the guys, their friends and parents can see the action. We missed the first two games – because it was early (8:30) and it was a cold morning. We arrived for the 10:30 game. […]
National Spanish Honor Society
April 28, 2016 We were honored to be invited to this ceremony for our granddaughter Jana. El Colegio Manheim Central presenta La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Capitulo la Sabiduria Ceremonia de Iniciacion Translation: Manheim Central High School presents the National Spanish Honor Society, Wisdom Chapter Induction Ceremony We learned that Jana’s Spanish name is Josefina. With […]
Rose-breasted Grosbeak & Northern Mockingbird
Thursday, May 28 I was pleased when I looked outside the other day and saw a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak. We only see them during the spring and summer months – and not real often. He was a treasure to my eyes. After the grosbeak flew away – and I was still birdwatching – this mockingbird came […]
A Delightful Day With Family
Sunday Afternoon and Evening – April 24 Nsimba and Elizabeth wanted some new pictures. I chose a few of my favorites. Our great-grandson, Anthony, likes to be outside. Since it was a warm day I gave him some things to do with water. After his parents took him home for a nap (They live less than […]
Baptizing
Sunday Morning, April 24 Ron (center with Bible) opened the service with a devotional. On this beautiful Sunday (following morning worship) five young girls would be baptized. Each one had recently made a public decision to follow Christ. Baptisms are always a day of rejoicing for our congregations. Delaney had her left arm in a […]