Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Thursday Evening, January 3 The Log Cabin was Nate’s choice for his 2018 birthday. It was a bit late (his birthday was last summer), but there was their wedding and a lot of other stuff going in the past few months. This isn’t far from our house, and even closer to Nate and Lauree’s place. […]
Starlings are not as pretty as bluebirds, but it is still fun to watch one of God’s amazing creations.
During a morning conversation, my sister, Nancy, and I discovered we were both hungry for pork and sauerkraut, so Cerwin and I took them out for an early lunch – a get-well-gift to them as Marlin is recently home from a hospital stay due to heart issues. Doctors concluded that open heart is too risky […]
Monday, December 31 Anthony was at our place for about an hour-and-a-half the other morning and when I asked what he wanted to do, he replied that he wanted to watch “his kids” on TV with grandpa. That means he wanted to watch the Baby Channel. He likes some of those shows, but is gradually […]
I put a suet block in this feeder and have been pleased at seeing some new birds here. This is the first time I remember having bluebirds in this feeder. They usually feed on the ground or in feeders farther away from the window. I think I will keep a suet block here, because it […]
Saturday Evening, December 29 We were looking forward to this supper with Jeff & Chris and Nate & Abby for their 2018 birthday supper. Abby, Nate, Jeff, and Chris. We were celebrating Nate and Chris’ birthdays. We shared a few delicious appetizers (soft pretzels and a taco salad) then each got a light meal. It […]
Saturday Morning, December 29 My siblings (left to right): Steve, Nancy, Me, Dale, and Clair. If you are wondering who is the oldest, it is me, then Dale, Clair, Nancy, and Steve. Siblings and spouses: Steve & Brenda, Marlin & Nancy, Cerwin & Me, Dale & Dot, Clair & Kate Everyone who was at the […]
We love you! Daddy and Mother
Saturday morning, December 29 Brunch time was set for 9 am. My brother Dale was asked to open with prayer for the food and a blessing on the family in 2019. You may remember seeing song sheets on the tables in yesterday’s post. Jere asked Kate to lead two songs. Jared and Andi’s family – […]
Saturday Morning, December 29 We arrived at the Activity Center at Manheim Brethren In Christ Church to a beautifully decorated room – due to a lot of great creative work by Jere and Kristen. The Hershey family involves my siblings and their children and grandchildren. Kristen and Jere doing some last minute prep. Putting napkins […]
At Jere and Kristen’s Following the meal and family photos, it was time to clean up. We removed things from the table and serving areas while Jere and Kristen put the food away. Then it was time to take the turkey carcass to the chickens – and they knew food was coming! But, first, Colt […]
We took these pictures after Christmas lunch. Ian struggling with the wind. Now Jana is dealing with the wind in her hair. Okay – everyone look at us. Looking at Deb and me didn’t work out too well. Adding Cerwin and me didn’t help much. Someone tell Doris to straighten her sweater. Cerwin looks cold […]
It is always good to be invited to Jere and Kristen’s for Christmas lunch. Jere and Kristen delight in setting a pretty table. Jana made a delicious drink for our appetizer. I forget what was in the drink, but think it included cranberry and grape juice. There was more if we wanted refills. Jere and […]
Tuesday, December 25 Going to church at 9:30 am on Christmas morning can feel like an interruption in the celebration – for children who just want to enjoy their gifts, teenagers who want to sleep in, young families who are busy with children, middle-aged families who are preparing a family meal, and older people who […]
Cold and changing weather is bringing more birds to our feeders. This is just a sampling of what I have been enjoying. Red-bellied Woodpecker – male I especially enjoyed seeing several Eastern Bluebirds during the past week. European Starlings are not as pretty as the bluebird, but they are fun to watch. House Sparrows are […]