Year: 2018
Neighbors
Saturday Morning, April 28 Cerwin and Amos discussing lawn mowing. Amos’ son bought our sister-in-law’s property in the woodlot next to us. He, his wife, and some others were here to prepare the house and yard for renters. We expect that sometime in the future we will have Amish neighbors. We like that.
Beauty After the Rain
Saturday Morning, April 28
Dent de Lion
Dandelion is a masculine French word meaning “dent de lion” which literally means “lion’s tooth”(from its toothed leaves). Love exploring with our great-grandson.
Problem
Problem: a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome. I love words – especially new words, so every now and then I am going to use descriptive words as a post in my blog. The other week we noticed that our grass was growing at a […]
A Relaxing Day in Maine
Sunday Morning, April 15 Mid-April in Maine It felt like winter instead of spring It was nice to relax after church – then visit with Nsimba and Elizabeth later in the afternoon and hear their reactions to the baby shower the night before. The next time we go to Maine these dried flowers will be […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Kristen
We love you! Daddy and Mother High
Baby Shower ~ The Gifts
Saturday Evening, April 14 This entry has a lot of pictures, but only a few comments will be needed. If you noticed Hannah’s bandaged fingers, it was because she jammed them in the barn earlier in the day – and needs to keep them elevated Books continued as the theme of this evening. Nsimba wants […]
Baby Shower ~ Arrival, Games & Food
Saturday Evening, April 14 The surprise Nsimba was quite pleased that he pulled it off. Elizabeth thought they were going out for supper. He just “happened” to drive by the church, then wondered what was going on inside. Elizabeth just realized that her two Pennsylvania sisters (Lydia and Abby) were there. They were also surprised […]
Baby Shower ~ The Decorations
Saturday Evening, April 14 The baby shower for Nsimba and Elizabeth focused on books. Diane and Hannah did a great job in coordinating toys, food, and other items to book titles. The upper left was kept empty until Nsimba arrived so the name for baby in Lingala could be added. I think Lingala is […]
Maintenance
Maintenance – the process of preserving something or keeping something in good condition April 13 – While on our way to Maine for a baby shower, we stopped at the Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, chapel so Cerwin could check on a roof situation and clean the air conditioners. Cerwin was impressed with the work of the person who […]
Mark and Diane’s Family
Saturday, March 31 You may remember that I posted this picture – for prayer – on Sunday, April 1, because our son-in-law’s father and mother (center) were in a car accident, and as a result his dad, Roy Myers, passed away. We have this picture because Nsimba and Elizabeth were in their area for a […]
TFC Happenings in Our World
Tuesday, March 27 We said goodbye to Danielle who is moving on to other things. Someone at the International Office always does a nice job of decorating for such occasions. Can you tell that she is familiar with Spanish. Gathering for prayer and a few commendations on Danielle’s service with TFC. The man next to […]
Birds and Our Late Spring
I am surprised at how many bluebirds are feeding this spring – despite the cold, rainy, snowy weather. The cardinals come no matter the weather or time of year If the robins were planning on early, warm weather, they must be highly disappointed.
Crocus’ and Snow
It was amazing that we didn’t get sick from the great variation in temperatures from South Africa to the USA. We have had a bit of snow every week since we got home – until this week – but then we are only a few days into the week. 🙂 Our crocus must wonder what […]
South Africa – Day 16 – Flying Home
Thursday, March 15 This is where you come to buy straw for thatching your roof. We had breakfast at Wimpy – after Jared found a warthog carving. He had been looking for a warthog carving ever since he shot one a week-and-a-half ago. Most of us had something to eat in our lodge – in […]