Month: August 2020
Evening Sky
Tuesday, August 11 (after the rainbow) This is what I saw on my usual evening walk-around at 8:00 pm. Photos taken from southeast to northwest. In the beginning God created the sky and the earth. Genesis 1:1 International Children’s Bible Sing to the one who rides across the ancient heavens, his mighty voice thundering from […]
Rainbow
Tuesday Evening, August 11 Following a quick rainfall with immediate sunshine, I knew it was time to grab my camera and take the car around our neighborhood block. With tall corn and all the trees, my first good sighting of the rainbow was after my first turn on the road – next to the dairy […]
Summer Birthday Party at Jeff and Chris’ House
Friday Evening, August 7 Following a delicious supper, we celebrated five summer birthdays – featuring a cake for Jade. Jade was rather serious while her two candles were lit. Her face lit up when we began singing Happy Birthday. She quickly became aware that she was being celebrated. Blowing out her candles. Her mom encouraged […]
Lydia’s Birthday Supper at John J. Jeffries
Thursday Evening, August 6 We told Lydia that she could choose a restaurant for her 2020 birthday while her mom was here if she wished. Her birthday isn’t until December, but with COVID it may be easier to eat out right now than in December. I tried taking a picture without the flash, but that […]
Refreshing Mountain Pool with Diane, Abby, Anthony and Jasmine
Wednesday Afternoon, August 5 This pool day at Refreshing Mountain was to celebrate Anthony and Jasmine’s 2020 birthdays. They had never been here, so it was fun to introduce this place to Anthony. I was glad we could go to the pool while their grammy (Diane) was visiting from Maine. Abby got ahold of my […]
Helping with Green Beans
Tuesday, August 4 What fun to help our granddaughter Abby prepare green beans for canning and freezing. Left to Right: Diane (our daughter and Abby’s mother), Romaine (Nathaniel’s grandma), Anthony, and Abby. Jasmine slept most of the morning. Anthony bringing in the next box of beans. Abby preparing some for canning. We were finished with […]
Notes from Sunday Worship
August 9 Sunday School – Subject: Hearing and Doing – James 1:19-27 – Teacher: Derrick Negley How do we become a hearer and a doer? YouTube helps me become a doer because it gives me instructions for installing or fixing something. The Bible gives us instructions for life – especially the Christian life. Being a […]
Update on the Corn and Squash Fields that Surround our Yard
Monday Evening, August 3 It was a beautiful evening to check on the progress of the corn and squash. The corn is filling out nicely and the silk is turning brown – a sign of maturity. It looks like the Homestead will have a good corn crop. I smiled when I noticed a few butternut […]
Come Walk Around Our Yard with Me
“You should come outside to see the interesting things that are happening in your yard.” “You coming or not?” Oh, wow! There is a Chicken of the Woods mushroom. I know you can eat these, but I haven’t come to a point of being comfortable making them for us. I figured if a Chicken of […]
Jasmine’s 1st Birthday Party
Sunday Evening, August 2 We arrived at Nate and Abby’s when supper was almost over – because my skydiving landing didn’t happen until 5:30. This was the day of our sweet little Jasmine’s first birthday (Jazzy to some). Her personal birthday cake included fresh blackberries from Grandma Zuck’s garden. Grandpa and Grandma (Dale and Luanne) […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Jordan
We love you! Grandpa and Grandma High
Bucket List Now Checked for Skydiving!
Sunday Afternoon, August 2 My appointment at Maytown Airport was for a 1:00 PM training for the jump. (There are two training times at this airport: 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM.) The following photos were taken by Cerwin and our daughters Diane and Deb. We also paid to have a photographer take photos and a […]
Josiah’s Birthday Meal
Friday Evening, July 31 His mom had fun surprising him when he arrived at Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Myerstown. She timed her drive (from Maine) perfectly. Well, she did have some extra time to do some grocery shopping to make it work out. He said to her a few times, “I can’t believe you […]
Pool Day Celebrating Jade’s 2nd Birthday and Bennett’s Day of Birth
Thursday, July 30 Sisters and their children: Jenna (granddaughter) her daughter Jade, Diana (granddaughter) and her son Bennett at Refreshing Mountain. Great granddaughter Jade Great grandson Bennett. It’s difficult to get a picture with eyes open on a sunny day. Oops! Hat over eyes. Got it! Aunt Jenna and Bennett A pool brings out a […]
Notes from Sunday Worship
August 2 Sunday School – Teacher Larry Rohrer Subject – Faith and Wisdom James 1:1-11 James wants us to come to a place where we can live in joy. Faith is not an elective in the Christian life. Everyone finds themselves in a struggle for joy, trust and faith. God will always give us reliable […]
Beautiful Evening Sky
Tuesday, July 28 When I looked outside for my usual 8 PM outside walk before going to bed, I noticed a beautiful sky and sunset. That was a beautiful walkaround before getting ready for bed.
Coffee with a Friend
Monday, July 27 This Carolina Wren “talked” to me while I was enjoying coffee on our favorite patio chair. He was in silhouette because of the morning sun, but I thought it was a great reminder to me of our morning chat. I have no idea what he said to me and I don’t think […]