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Jared’s Graduation From Grade School
Tuesday Morning, June 9 This was Jared’s picture on the back wall of the school’s stage. The photos spelled 2023 – the year this 4th grade class will graduate from high school. Jared’s picture was somewhere in the second two. The welcome by Mr. Fink, the phys. ed. teacher Entrance of the students They walked […]
In Honor of Our Fathers
My dad, Bruce Hershey, (left) and Cerwin’s dad, Elvin High, (right) were born the same year – just four months apart – and grew up during the depression. They were farmers and knew how to work long and hard. Both were godly, honest men who loved their wife and children. They became friends because their […]
Music for Spring
Tuesday Evening, May 5 Fifth and Sixth Grade Band, Orchestra and Chorus – Middle School Auditorium Welcome by Dr. Richardson Orchestra – Mrs. Shirk, Director Fiddles at Shady Gulch – Mark Williams Antagonist – Larry Clark DNA – Vince Gassi Credo – Frank J. Halferty Jazz Band – Mr. Eisenreich, Director The Chicken – Alfred Ellis […]
Road Trip – Part 23 – Cutler Ridge And Clayton & Peggy
Sunday, April 19 We were out of the motel early because we had a two-hour drive to church – and there was a time change partway through the drive (Central to Eastern Standard), so we left at 6 AM to get to Cutler Ridge by 9 AM. We thought this was a clever advertisement. Then […]
Prayer Breakfast & More Snow
Saturday, February 21 We were out of the house early and headed into the sunrise as we traveled to the Lancaster Chapter Prayer Breakfast at Yoder’s in New Holland. I love driving into a sunrise when God is putting on a show. I shared my part first. I told about some of my experiences in […]
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Abigail
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Icicles & A Squirrel
Wednesday, January 28 – This would have been my mother’s 93rd birthday. I loved the glitter of the sun shining on these icicles. They looked like glass. I wasn’t quite as thrilled to find a squirrel in this birdfeeder, but took advantage of the photo opportunity. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Going Home
Monday, January 26 Little lady covers her eyes as mom combs and sprays her hair. Their van is packed – full. It’s a snowy morning. We prayed with them – for their safety. It is also windy. Little man is wondering what is going on this early in the morning – this photo says that […]
It Was A “God Thing”
Saturday evening, January 24 It was just a week ago – when Reuben and Judi were still here with their two little ones. They wanted to take us out for supper as a thank you gift for allowing them to stay here while they waited for the legal paperwork to be able to take little man home. […]
Heze, Hannah, and Elizabeth
Tuesday, January 6 Hezekiah showing off the afghan he got from Great-grandma High’s things. Elizabeth chose it for him because of the colors. He loves John Deere. He was pleased to know that Grandma crocheted it. He is on winter break from college in Presque Isle in northern Maine. I needed a current picture of him – […]
TFC Christmas Luncheon
Monday, December 15 Lynn, Carol, Jane, Inge, Jon (Lynn’s husband) Dan, Bunny, Gary, and Cerwin. As noon approached, the TFC staff and a few spouses arrived in the mail room which was beautifully decorated for our Christmas luncheon. Mike (in doorway) joined the group in this picture. Lynn, Jane, and Carol Carol was the one […]
I was just thinking…
Each of us wake up to beautiful sunrises on many mornings during our lifetime. They are available for each person to enjoy from God free whether we are rich or poor live in a mansion or a hut for our pleasure. They are there whether we appreciate them or not. The Lord is a great God, and […]
The Lord will give strength to His people
The Lord will bless His people with peace. Psalm 29:11 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Be wise!
Remember this and think about the kindness of the Lord. Psalm 107:43 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
if you forget about yourself and look to me, you’ll find both yourself and me.
[Jesus] Matthew 10:39 The Message (MSG)
My Laptop
I will be back to normal blogging when my laptop is repaired. I am having a great week with the grandchildren, so there are lots of fun things going on – because it’s Cousin’s week.
I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With Him at my right hand I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8 NIV
Hawthorne Picnic
Sunday Evening, August 3 We planned to have the picnic at the pavilion in the woodlot behind our house, but then it began to rain about two hours before suppertime. Consequently Cerwin and Reuben brought the serving table up from the woods. The evening turned out to be nice, but everyone seemed to appreciate being […]
A Foggy Morning ~ Day 3 In Yellowstone
Wednesday, July 30 I think this is a raven because it was larger than a crow. I thought it looked pretty in the morning fog ~ as pretty as a raven can be. 🙂 The fog created a slight haze in the morning sunshine. Some places more than others. Our next stop was Mud Volcano Area […]