A Visit from Nsimba & Elizabeth – Part 1
Sunday, February 26 Nsimba and Elizabeth wanted a weekend away, and since the High family was coming to our place for Sunday supper, they chose to drive to Pennsylvania – from Maine. We decided to invite my siblings (Hersheys) to drop in during the afternoon, and told Elizabeth that she was welcome to invite the […]
Three-Day Variety
Monday, February 20 I loved how the evening sun highlighted this squirrel’s tail as he munched on seeds from a birdfeeder. ~~~ Friday, February 24 We enjoyed watching these Amish school children playing a variety of games in their school yard. We were on a country road we seldom travel – after taking a TFC mailing to […]
Special Ice Cream Date
Tuesday, February 21 The morning sunrise changed by the minute. After a light supper, we met Nate, Abby, and Anthony at Fox Meadows Creamery for ice cream. It was what Abby chose for her birthday treat. So many delicious choices We chose a table in the small room behind the ordering area. Abby, Anthony, and […]
Blessing our Preachers ~ Part 2
Monday, February 20 You may remember that Cerwin and I joined many others in our church congregation who are doing something special in 2017 to bless our preachers. We have chosen to take each preacher and his wife out for supper, and asked them to choose another couple from church that they do not know […]
Visiting an Uncle & Aunt
Sunday, February 19 After church we went to Fairmont Homes to visit Cerwin’s Uncle Luke and Aunt Willa Mae. I wanted to take a picture of them, but waited too long, and was uncomfortable doing it after two other couples arrived. We had a great afternoon with them. Two days later we had a sunrise that […]
I haven’t cried and sobbed like this for a long time.
I am the only sibling of the five of us who isn’t really involved in the transition of the family farm. My three brothers are selling it to my sister’s daughter Karen, her husband, and son. So, I was surprised at my emotional response. But seeing two large cattle trucks at the farm today totally unglued […]
TFC’s Lancaster Chapter Prayer Breakfast
Saturday morning, February 18. We left the house about 6:45 and drove toward a beautiful sunrise. There was beauty everywhere as we drove from Brickerville to New Holland on RT 322. Then as we turned off of 322 we were greeted by this beautiful row of trees and bushes. I love seeing bare trees on […]
Sunrise & Hawk
Friday, February 17 I never tire of seeing our beautiful winter sunrises. In the late afternoon we saw this hawk outside one of our windows. Because of the afternoon shadows, it is difficult to tell if it is a Sharp-shinned or Cooper’s Hawk. I lean toward a Sharp-shinned. What do you think?
Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, February 14 God sent his love on Valentine’s Day with a beautiful sunrise. That evening we went to Fox Meadows Creamery for ice cream. We invited Rachel and Glenn Fahnestock to join us and they happily accepted. We enjoyed visiting in a quiet corner – which betrayed the reality of a very, very busy place. My Baked Fox – […]
Cold & Windy
Monday, February 13 With temperatures in the 70s today, it is difficult to believe that a week-and-a-half ago we had a cold, windy day. There was ice in the birdbath… …and our Bible verse flag was flapping in the wind. In some areas of the patio there were still patches of snow. The Northern Mockingbird found […]
Birthday Lunch With Our Pennsylvania Children
Sunday, February 12 We took our Pennsylvania children to General Sutter in Lititz for lunch after church. Flowers and a card from Jere and Kristen’s family. Our crew. I am so honored to do life with them. They are the best! Notice that our oldest and youngest are not paying attention to the photographer. 🙂 […]
Northern Flicker – Icicles – Valentine Dinner
Friday, February 10 I always enjoy seeing a Northern Flicker at our feeders. This is a male. The male flicker has a black patch of feathers next to its bill. When we left the house at 2 pm to go to Costco I noticed the icicles glittering in the afternoon sun. These were hanging from our […]
Snow & Birds & Gifts
Thursday, February 9 Day six of my birthday week I was glad that I didn’t have to go anywhere on this day. We have had so little snow this year that I treasure every snowflake we get. 🙂 A starling in its winter feathers. After enjoying the snow and birds, I opened the goodie bags […]
Birthday Supper at Inn 422
Wednesday, February 8 We don’t get here very often, but Cerwin knows that this will be my choice if I choose my favorite restaurant. My salad My favorite meal here is a breakfast: Eggs En Cocotte (Sheared Eggs, Baked with Asparagus, Lump Crab Meat & Mornay Sauce) When our waitress saw Cerwin taking pictures of me, […]