New Flower Arrangement
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 […]
Birthday Supper with Donovan & Diana
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 […]
Bluebird & Last Carnation
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 […]
We Updated the Mancave
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 […]
Rainbow & New Growth
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 […]
TFC Meetings
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 School Class Luncheon
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 […]
Canada Geese & Red-Tailed Hawks
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 […]
Notes from Sunday Worship
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 […]
Sportsman’s Dinner ~ Part 2
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 […]
Sportsman’s Dinner ~ Part 1
by Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Ephrata Business Center Saturday, February 23 It was good to be part of Mt. Zion Baptist Church’s Sportsman’s Dinner. They host an evening that is enjoyable and delicious. I enjoy seeing the results of talented hunters and taxidermists. It is a good opportunity to talk to outfitters, wildlife specialists, […]
Icy Beauty
Thursday, February 21 I couldn’t resist going outside to get some ice droplets up close. Later, when I went to the mailbox, this iced-in leaf caught my attention. I love taking time to capture icy beauty.
A Snowy Day
Wednesday, February 20 We even had red-winged blackbirds. I don’t often see them at the feeders. Cerwin and I were watching some early afternoon news when we suddenly heard three birds hit our windows. We thought that was unusual until we saw a hawk land on a branch just outside our living room window. As […]
Ladies Brunch – White Oak Church of the Brethren
Saturday, February 16 I arrived early to get pictures and reserve a seat where I could get pictures during the program without having to get up and walk around too much. It appeared that they were set up for 160 ladies. The committee always does a great job of decorating. This year it looked like […]
Well, That Was a Surprise – Part 2
Sunday, February 10 Continued from yesterday’s post Our nieces and nephews were invited to drop in during the afternoon and everyone was encouraged to share or bring memories. This is our oldest niece, Dorretta, who brought a teddy bear I made for her – many years ago. I can’t believe she still has it. 🙂 […]
Notes from Sunday Worship
Sunday, February 24 Sunday School – Joe Cassel, Teacher Satan does anything he can to distract us from truth. God’s vision for us is that we catch His vision and share it with others. As we go, do we think: “How can we bless others today”? Church – Ron Copenhaver, Preacher – 2 Timothy 2 […]
Well, That Was a Surprise – Part 1
Sunday, February 10 Just when I thought my birthday fun was over, we came home from church to this. Another party had not even entered my radar. When I first saw the cars in our driveway, I thought there were a bunch of mancave guys at our place to watch a game on TV. Then […]