Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Saturday, August 19 I asked Cerwin if I could have an extra five minutes to get a picture of the chapel leaving TFC’s Headquarters Office in the morning sunlight. It was a breathtaking, beautiful morning as we drove from Marietta to The Buck – about half-an-hour drive. We arrived about 7:30 am so we could […]
July 30 Shortly after lunch we watched the Parade of Tractors – which lasted about half an hour. Those with whistles blew them in front of the announcer’s stand. I think my heart skipped a beat when I heard the name of this tractor – Hart Parr. This brought back a memory of my Grandpa […]
Sunday, July 30 We were looking forward to the Sunday morning worship service on the fairgrounds – and were not disappointed. This service has been part of the steam show for many years. Singing, Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it. Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. I think someone said there were about […]
Saturday Evening, July 29 More views of tractors going through the grounds. It’s not every day where you see this kind of pattern on the ground from tractor wheels. The cement block guys invited this little fellow to help them. His parents were watching. I love the look on his face. Like. Are you watching […]
Saturday Afternoon, July 29 We saw a lot of boys driving tractors with their daddy or grandpa nearby. What a great experience for the boys. The speed – putt putt. Very slow traffic continued all day long – even during rain and drizzle. After the weather brightened up in the midafternoon, I walked around the […]
Saturday Morning, July 29 After spending time at the chapel – during rain – I went for another walk. First I stopped to watch the sawmill in operation. This was the power for the sawmill on this morning. It was not always the same engine. I loved seeing the fathers (or grandfathers) and sons on […]
Saturday, July 29 We had heavy rain during the night – 4 inches – and it was still drizzly, so Cerwin enjoyed his morning coffee in the chapel. During this picture he was talking to our son Jeff. He went outside when Billy Sanders came to start his old Caterpillar. Prior to 1931 Caterpillars were […]
Friday, July 28 We were on the road by 5:45 am. We were meeting Chaplain Jake and Jane here for a 7:00 am breakfast. When the waitress saw me taking a picture she asked if I wanted a picture with all four of us. How nice of her. Back on the road. We followed Jake […]
Monday, July 24 When Jeff (TFC Executive VP) said he had an hour-long speech prepared in honor of Dick and Nancy Heaney, Inge (TFC Executive Assistant to the President and Highway News Editor) threatened to strangle him. I think she was ready for lunch. 🙂 To those who know the TFC Int. Office staff (clockwise […]
Saturday, July 22 Chaplain Jake rented a golf cart and gave us a ride. That was a nice way to see the trucks – especially those that were far away from the chapel. I had opportunity to take pictures when Jake and Cerwin stopped to talk to drivers. Back at the chapel. The gate attendants […]
Saturday, July 22 – 5th Annual Keystone Diesel Nationals These two visited the chapel shortly after we opened the door – before I had the inside of the chapel set up. The driver brought his neighbor boy to the show – who dreams of being a trucker. It always looks “setup”, but we put the literature […]
Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8 ~~~ Friday Evening Parade of Trucks – after leaving The Kidron Auction ~~~ Arriving at Mt. Hope Auction ~~~ John and Lydia Schmid – singing at Mt Hope Auction ~~~ Ice cream ~~~ Saturday morning at Mt Hope Auction ~~~ The chapel was parked in front of the […]
Friday Evening, July 7 Drivers began arriving at The Kidron Auction early to participate in the 7:00 pm Parade of Trucks. We arrived at 4:30 and there were already a lot of trucks on the 13 acre parking lot. The Sprunger Building was the center of activity as this is where drivers registered their truck, […]
Thursday, July 6 We had a relaxing, uneventful drive from our house to Berlin, Ohio – with the exception of some rain between 9:30 and 10:45 am. It was a good day to begin a novel that I had downloaded onto my Nook – probably two years ago. It has been a long time since […]
Sunday, June 25 Susie and Sam – Sunday morning welcoming committee. 🙂 They stayed at our house overnight. The Perrys provided the worship service between 10:30 and 11:30 am for about 200 people. Following the worship service we went outside for the new chapel dedication. Cerwin opened with a few comments on how this chapel […]
June 24, 2017 – Continued Trucks returning from the parade of trucks. I understand that this is a new trailer. I commend the owner on the choice of lettering. Effects of the early morning rain created a splash and play area. 🙂 The 171 trucks are all back on the grounds of Lebanon Expo. The […]
Saturday, June 24 I posted all 773 pictures in a Facebook album: https://www.facebook.com/doris.j.high/media_set?set=a.10154710812052322.1073741875.612697321&type=3&pnref=story If you like trucks, you are welcome to go there. The Expo’s new sign is attention-getting. Packaging cookies on Friday evening This waitress is my “protector”! This year she sat in “my” seat until I arrived. I am not sure how many years ago […]
Saturday, June 17 The park was busy by the time we were awake, dressed, had the chapel in order, and were ready for breakfast. We enjoyed sitting outside and watching trucks arrive – even thought it was drizzling. It was a busy day on the chapel as Saturday is the best attended day of the […]
Friday, June 16 Cerwin had taken the chapel to Macungie Memorial Park the day before, so we left home about 7 am. In this picture: Alvin Wise (Chaplain Jake’s Dad), Chaplain Jake and his wife, Jane, Betty and Bob Russell (Bob is a volunteer chaplain), Cerwin, and Volunteer Chaplain Steve Neiswender. We have a nice […]
We received so many questions about our stage, that I have chosen it to be my Rally feature for today. Thanks to Larry & Scott Diller – Lanita Specialized LLC – for providing this beautiful rig. I called Scott this morning to get some information that people are asking: Total length of the rig – 82 […]
Monday Evening, June 5 Following the meal, Dan Witwer presented a cute PowerPoint on retirement. In reality, we know that whatever Scott and Karen choose to do, they will continue to serve the Lord. Bunny shared a few memories – as did a few others. Bunny is Director of Pastoral Care for Chaplains. Jim and […]
Monday Evening, June 5 The party was held at Eden Resort, not far from Lancaster. I think this is when Dan was giving his wife, Melody, instructions on getting the PowerPoint projector he forgot. There was a fairly high charge for renting one at Eden. Dan is TFC’s Vice President of Staff Development. She didn’t get […]
Saturday Afternoon and Evening, June 3 – continued I walked around the church – from the Service Community – to the children’s activities. This kiddie pool was filled with corn. Little kiddies miniature golf Corn Hole competition Walking down the hill to the chapel The children’s train came down the hill behind me. The petting […]
Saturday afternoon, June 3 I was a bit surprised at my emotional reaction as Cerwin pulled the completed chapel out of the TFC shop for the first time. I raised my hands to heaven, thanked the friend of ours who placed TFC in their will. This person’s generosity made it possible for Cerwin and his construction volunteers to build this new […]
Late May and early June Our Amish neighbor was in the field across the road from our house one day when I had time to watch. As I took the picture, I noticed that someone from the Hershey farm was putting manure on the next field. I love my country life! There are new babies […]
Sunday, May 21 The cake was the centerpiece of our buffet. I didn’t realize that I caught Sam feeding Susie – his dog – when I took this picture. 🙂 We like to have our prayer team here once a year to thank them for supporting us and TFC in prayer. After lunch Sam Rittenhouse (left) […]
Saturday Evening, May 20 We thoroughly enjoyed attending this banquet of believers who are part of TFC’s team of prayer warriors and supporters. After everyone ordered their meal, Cerwin gave an update on chapel construction. Pastor Wayne & Jean Muckell blessed us with two songs. Ric-Mar Restaurant (Northumberland, PA) staff served a delicious meal – and […]
Saturday Morning, May 20 Ken Landis Funk (left) was the MC for this breakfast. After introducing Sunil (from India), Sunil told us a bit about himself and his family. This chapter usually holds their breakfast at Yoder’s in New Holland, but once a year they meet at the Garden Café in Landis Homes Retirement Community […]
Sunday, May 7 Jesse and Jared in the bottom sleeper of the chapel tractor. They were with us over night – because their parents were chaperons for Manheim Central’s Post Prom – all night at a rec center. I always enjoy this view of the Susquehanna just before we get on Route 30 west. It was […]
Saturday, May 6 I usually travel in the rig when we take the chapel to events, but on this day I wanted to leave the show early to take pictures of our local prom (I will post those tomorrow night), so went to the corner of RTS 501 and 322 at Brickerville to wait for […]