Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Thursday Evening, May 25 We took Dustan and Jenna for Dustan’s 2017 birthday gift. In the entrance area After getting something to drink and a few snacks, we found our seats and waited for the program to start. Scenes on the stage Photos are not allowed after the show begins. It was a fabulous presentation […]
Wednesday, May 24 Kristen invited me to join her in watching Manheim Central’s Track and Field Day. The event began with the Pledge of Allegiance Jared sat on the bleachers with friends until he was called to the high jump. It reminded me of the days (long ago) when I enjoyed doing the high jump in […]
Wednesday Evening, May 24 This time we were blessing Ron and Brenda Copenhaver (next to Cerwin) and they invited Derrick and Linda Negely as a couple from church that they would like to get to know better. We invited the Negley’s to bring their children. They have eight children (and expect a new one in […]
Sunday Evening, May 21 What fun to celebrate Jared’s birthday.
Sunday, May 21 The cake was the centerpiece of our buffet. I didn’t realize that I caught Sam feeding Susie – his dog – when I took this picture. 🙂 We like to have our prayer team here once a year to thank them for supporting us and TFC in prayer. After lunch Sam Rittenhouse (left) […]
Sunday Morning, May 21 Jere and Kristen invited us to go with them to Manheim Brethren in Christ Church where Jana was going to be honored as a graduate – along with 30 other BIC Seniors. Corby Burkholder, Lead Youth Pastor, announced the names of the graduates and their next step in life – college, missions, […]
Saturday Evening, May 20 We thoroughly enjoyed attending this banquet of believers who are part of TFC’s team of prayer warriors and supporters. After everyone ordered their meal, Cerwin gave an update on chapel construction. Pastor Wayne & Jean Muckell blessed us with two songs. Ric-Mar Restaurant (Northumberland, PA) staff served a delicious meal – and […]
Saturday Morning, May 20 Ken Landis Funk (left) was the MC for this breakfast. After introducing Sunil (from India), Sunil told us a bit about himself and his family. This chapter usually holds their breakfast at Yoder’s in New Holland, but once a year they meet at the Garden CafĂ© in Landis Homes Retirement Community […]
Thursday Evening, May 18 Opening by Momentum – Stephanie Smith and Chelsea Smith, Directors Beethoven’s Bellmen – Jeffrey T Parthun, Sr Bolivia – Dan Heslink Diners Club – Chris Crockarell This song was done by playing plates, glasses, and other things that were on the table. Striking Spruce String Ensemble – Shenna C. Shirk, Director […]
Wednesday Evening, May 17 Jana with her silly dad. Kristen was walking toward her spot to pose with Jana. We were happy that grandparents were invited to witness the seniors (and a few others) receive their awards. There were delicious snacks for those who arrived early. The chocolate fountain was a favorite. The strawberries were my […]
It was a beautiful day to cut garden tea. The locust trees were blooming… …and fields were being prepared for crops. Anthony was here for a few hours and enjoyed helping me cut our mint tea. Our next job was washing it. Then it was seeped in boiling water. Anthony was no longer here when […]
I saw these in the past few days. God created the most amazing critters.
Monday, May 15 We left the Myers just before 7:00 AM – in a sprinkling of rain. It was early springtime in Maine – with very young leaves. Two hours later we were in work traffic. Then it rained again. Keeping up with a Greyhound When we are going through Hartford we are about halfway […]
May 14 ~~~ Morning Lydia making breakfast. I think these are called Eggs in a Cloud. She and Hannah have an apartment on a farm where both milk cows – several miles away. These are made by separating the eggs, whipping the whites, then adding the yokes, cheese, seasonings and whatever you desire: bacon, ham, spinach, etc. […]
Saturday Evening, May 13 (Since we were in Maine I should probably say “suppah”.) 🙂 The Sea Dog is in the Bowdoin Mill complex not far from the Myers house. There were a few loons enjoying the Androscoggin River next to the window where we enjoyed our meal. It was difficult to photograph them because of […]