Saturday We started our day by having a delicious brunch on Marlin and Nancy’s delightful enclosed deck. We and three of my siblings (it didn’t suit Clair and Kate) had so much fun reminiscing and catching up on each others lives. On the two-mile drive home I noticed a beautiful red-tailed hawk sitting on a […]
Thursday, June 25 One of the perks of having our daughter Diane (Jasmine and Anthony’s Grammy) here is seeing these two great grandchildren more than usual. Lydia came after work and sat with Jasmine to watch Anthony play with sparklers. When Diane was ready with the sparklers, she had to call Anthony out of our […]
Tuesday, June 23 I was invited to go to the Homestead farm to watch and photograph the process of separating tons of “buggy” rice from the bags and boxes. I don’t think each bag of rice had bugs, but when they found bugs in some bags, the warehouse had to be emptied and could no […]
Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25 Our daughter Diane drove here from Maine on Friday, June 19 – to spend the next nine days with us, and their Pennsylvania children and grandchildren. She offered to make mint tea with every stalk in our tea garden – and knew that it would be no small […]
July 1– Via Zoom Children’s Story by Ellie Copenhaver She read the children’s book It Will Be Okay by Lysa TeriKeurst Little seed liked living in the packet and Little Fox liked living near a familiar tree trunk in his comfy den. They became friends one day when there was a scary storm and Little […]
Saturday, June 20 We enjoyed a delicious supper of grilled hamburgers and all the fixings at Josiah’s place in the woods. After supper we sat around a campfire – visiting with friends and family – and singing several songs. He has enough split logs under his woodshed for many more campfires. It was a drizzly, […]
Tuesday, June 16 I love Jere and Kristen’s creative birdhouse tree stump. We stopped at their place to see Ian’s new electrical tools as he prepares to go to a Career and Technology Center (CTC) during his senior year in high school, where he will learn skills in electrical construction technology. I also wanted to […]
June 28 Sunday School – Opening Thoughts – Leland Litzenberger Subject – Feast with Wisdom – Proverbs 9:1-6, 8-10, 13-18 Remember: Not everything you hear is God’s wisdom. Teacher – Josh Diffenderfer Wisdom and foolishness are opposites and are compared in Scripture many times. The book of Proverbs is not a book of Law, but […]
Saturday, June 27 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm The Rally Committee and helpers were already at the Lebanon Expo Fairgrounds – organizing the day when we arrived at 9 am. After we each knew our responsibilities – we met in a circle for prayer. I had two jobs. Take pictures and count trucks. 🙂 […]
We love you! Grandpa and Grandma High Our youngest grandson is now a teenager!
Around Our House – June 17, 19 & 21 Brown Thrasher. I learned the difference between the Wood Thrush and the Brown Thrasher this year. Thanks to one of my readers. They look similar, but the Brown Thrasher has distinctive yellow eyes with large black center. They are active and fun to watch. Pretty white […]
Wednesday, June 17 Cerwin saw the advertisement for another drive-through meal at Brick Gables – prepared by Country Home Catering – and thought it looked like us: a choice of shrimp or ham loaf. My – Shrimp Pesto Alfredo, Stir Fry Veggies and Dinner Roll Cerwin’s – Gene Wenger Ham Loaf (you have to live […]
June 14 First, I saw how well the homestead corn is growing. If you follow my posts, you know I make most of my entries a week or two after the photo was taken. So the corn is now twice this tall due to rain and hot weather. I like to post for pleasure and […]
Saturday, June 13 I looked out a back window and was surprised to see what I thought was a white pigeon. I took the first two pictures through a window screen. I don’t remember ever seeing a pigeon in our yard – even though there are a lot in the area because of the farms. […]
Saturday Evening, June 13 We were honored to be invited to Dwight Fahnestock’s bluegrass birthday party and hear the Werner Family Band. Dwight was clearly enjoying the birthday party in his own back yard. Henry Werner (background) is the father of three group members and usually plays bass, but is currently waiting for surgery on […]
Sunday, June 21 Four Generations: Bennett, Cerwin, Jeff and Diana Great granddaughter Jasmine. I told her that I could see by her eyes that she was smiling – but her binkie covered up the smile. Mom removed the binkie. Now I can see her smile. She wasn’t particularly happy about not having it in her […]
Sunday, June 21 Sunday School – Opening Thoughts – Matt Patches Subject – Receive Wisdom’s Gifts – Proverbs 8:8-14, 17-21 Conclusion: Nothing compares to wisdom. Teacher – Gordon Gregory World view of things – everyone has one. How do you come to a belief? Environment and what you hear. What is real? What is true? […]
Sunday Afternoon – June 21 We had a great afternoon with our children and most of our grandchildren and great grandchildren. Left to right: Cerwin, Roy, Deb (holding Bennett), Diane, Lydia and Diana. I had invited them to drop in during the afternoon for a yard visit and snacks. Diane (second from left) is visiting […]
Thursday, June 11 Sam messaged me during the late morning and asked, “Is Grandpa home after lunch?” When I said, “Yes”, he said, “Okay. Cool. I have a surprise for him.” BTW Sam is not a grandson. 🙂 He is a friend of a few of our grandsons and spent a lot of time in […]
