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Update On Cerwin’s Mother
Mother High seems to be getting weaker by the day. Today Cerwin asked if she is dreaming about Heaven these days. Her voice is now very weak, so we leaned in close to hear her say, “A lot.” He asked if she can describe Heaven. She said, “It’s difficult to describe, but it’s BEAUTIFUL.” We […]
A Beautiful Morning & Evening
Sunday, January 31 If you look closely, you can see a squirrel jumping from one branch to another. Did you find it? The beautiful evening sky
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Abigail
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma High
Sportsmen’s Dinner & Expo
Saturday Evening, January 30 Cerwin was intrigued by these ground blinds. It appears that they are made to house a small heater – because of the small “chimneys.” Cerwin’s is a bit more portable than these. I enjoy visiting the vendors at these events. Carvings fascinate me. These are amazing works of art. More beautiful artwork […]
Ladies Fellowship – Day of Refreshment – Part 2 of 2
Saturday, January 30 White Oak Church of the Brethren Arrival time and refreshments – 9:15 to 9:45 AM Congregational singing – 9:45 to 10:15 Our excellent song leader was Linnea. Cerwin helped me with PowerPoint setup and took the congregational pictures. Bev gave the welcome and schedule for the day. I introduced the panel of ladies who each spoke […]
Ladies Fellowship – Day of Refreshment – Part 1 of 2
Saturday, January 30 White Oak Church of the Brethren I always enjoy seeing how the hospitality committee decorates the narthex and fellowship hall for the refreshments and lunch. This year the decorating theme was pine boughs. Refreshments before the morning program. Korina was overseeing this table. This is where you got your program and name tags if […]
A Good Visit With Mother High
Mother seemed to be in a deep sleep when we arrived just before noon yesterday, but I kept gently touching her face and arm. She kind of mumbled, so I knew she was hearing me. Before long she said she needed to go to the bathroom. I put the call bell close to her hand and […]
Shoveling Snow & Golden Sunset
Tuesday, January 26 – a few days after the big snow. Cerwin was concerned about the amount of snow on the roof, so pushed it to the ground – which meant the boys had to shovel again. 🙂 Their big brother Josh (left) and his friend Sam arrived to hang out in the man cave […]
Self-pity
Did you ever – or do you struggle with self-pity? I have. I expect everyone has – to some degree. Self-pity is a bit different than depression, but can lead to depression. Self-pity focuses on self. Depression focuses on sadness. Continual self-pity is a lifestyle of being consumed with self. It is a […]
More Pictures From the Big Snow
Monday, January 25 This is what the morning sun looked like on the icicles hanging from the edge of our house roof – two days after the snow in late January. Shadows on the snow. Traffic was moving again, but schools were still closed. The icicles looked white and cold at noon. Cerwin asked the boys to […]
Day After The Big Snow
Sunday, January 24 Enjoy the scenes from the day after our big snow – more than two weeks ago. A view outside our dining area window. Our crepe myrtle bush – deep in the snow. I brought the tray to the surface once again, added some black oil sunflower seed and a suet block. A junco […]
Memory
This morning we sang a song in church that I have not heard in a long time. It took me back many years – to August 1968 – when it was sung at my Grandpa Hawthorne’s funeral. (He is my mother’s father.) It was mentioned as one of his favorite songs. That is when the song Ivory Palaces also […]
The Big Snow – Evening
Saturday, January 23 I opened a garage door to see the back yard – facing east. Another garage door – facing north. Looking out a front window – facing south. The birds are standing around a tray of birdseed – on a bush – already covered with snow. A snowdrift sliding off our roof. The large tree […]
The Big Snow – Early Afternoon
Saturday, January 23 Enjoy the snow I have more snow pictures for another day. 🙂
Update on Mother High
Mother has gone through several ups and downs since her hospital visit in early January. Her “trouble spot” right now is her toes where she has severe pain due to lack of circulation. That is happening because she can no longer walk. The nurses and caregivers at Landis Homes are doing a fabulous job of […]