Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Wednesday, March 13 We needed a few things at Wal-Mart – which takes us right by Fox Meadows – so it was a good time to stop for lunch. After placing our order we waited at one of the only available tables. This was my view. This was Cerwin’s view. I ordered a half Basil […]
The other day I looked out the window and saw an Amish neighbor taking two wagons down the road and knew where he was going – to Penryn Fire Hall for Saturday’s sale. They need lots of farm wagons for the outside auctions. I wish I could have captured a photo of him returning, because […]
During some years, March 16 comes and goes and I don’t think about the date, but for some reason today is not like that. Because it is the date of my mother’s death – 45 years ago – I looked for a crocus that was blooming. I didn’t have much hope in finding one, but […]
Sunday, March 10 at the Balmer Pavilion I was honored to be invited to Steph’s bridal shower – as I am a great aunt. However, we Hershey great aunts do have a special connection, because they will be living on the Hershey Homestead. We are having fun watching them update the old, sandstone part of […]
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Does your husband/wife do something that irritates you? Yesterday I read a suggestion for helping change your attitude about this. I forget where I read it, but the lady said her husband rarely shuts cupboard doors. It got my attention, because Cerwin is like that – often leaving cupboard doors and drawers partly open. I […]
Sunday, March 10 Sunday School – Called to Sacrifice Teacher, Kevin Longenecker What is sacrifice for us – where we live – at our age (our class’ age group is mid to high 70s). Maybe giving of our time. Are we serving, giving, and sacrificing for the right reason? If not – it profits nothing. […]
I was excited when Ian texted us yesterday and said he passed his driver’s test. I texted my congratulations and told him that I had a few things that belonged at his house if he wanted to drive over and get them. (His family lives a mile from us.) Before long I saw his black […]
When I was shopping at Hobby Lobby and At Home for items for the upgraded man cave the other week, I saw this and thought, “That would look nice in our kitchen bay window.” It is nice to add something new to the house now and then. It’s not something I do very often as […]
Donovan’s restaurant of choice for his birthday meal with us. Checking out the dessert menu Listening to one of grandpa’s stories. If I remember correctly, Diana and Grandpa shared this dessert. I took care of this mini lemon dessert all by myself. What fun to hang out with these two newly-weds and hear about their […]
I am still loving that the Eastern Bluebirds come to the feeder at our kitchen window. Some days they hold their own when a starling wants them to get out of the feeder. I am waiting to get a picture of that. 🙂 I wanted to show you my tough, little pink carnation. It was […]
Tuesday, February 26 After Josiah was healthy enough to move out and be on his own again (following his motorcycle accident), we decided to upgrade his recovery room to a den. Our biggest purchase was a new sofa from La-Z-Boy, which arrived on Tuesday, February 26. When we built this house and moved here in […]
Sunday, February 24 There was an unusual late afternoon shower/drizzle which created a rainbow that looked like it ended in the field near our house. See what I mean by it ending in the field next to our house. It colored the trees behind it. I am not sure that I have ever been this […]
We have been included in quite a few meetings at the International Office since the beginning of the year. I saved a variety of photos to make one post. But – first things first – coffee and a donut. 🙂 Mike, Ron, Bunny and Cerwin discussing an issue with one of the chapels. Cerwin was […]
Sunday, February 24 The tables were already set when we stopped in the fellowship hall before Sunday school – to make sure the coffee pots were set to go. I also put several pitchers of water in the refrigerator to chill until lunchtime. I figured that someone had gotten the forsythia at a greenhouse, but […]
When we were coming home from church the other week, I said, “Oh, look, the Canada Geese are back on the pond.” Then I noticed another pair of birds on the fence. I wasn’t sure what they were at first, but after closer examination – in my bird book – I concluded that they were […]
Sunday, March 3 Sunday School Superintendent – Leland Litzenberger Opening thoughts on “Called to Serve”: Sometimes we wonder if serving is worth it. Serving can be chaotic, but maybe your service is helping someone put a piece of life’s puzzle together. Sunday school – Nevin Ebersole, Teacher What is temporal and what is eternal? When […]
by Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Ephrata Business Center Saturday, February 23 Continued from yesterday Door prizes for the evening The hats were a popular door prize. Coffee was available when we got there. Registering for a door prize. The adult cards were orange. Youth cards were beige. Hors d’oeuvres, chili, and stew were available […]