I Am Who I Am
By Doris Jean High – May 7, 2016 When your soul is at peace I AM WHO I AM. When your soul is at war I AM WHO I AM. When your body is strong I AM WHO I AM. When your body is weak I AM WHO I AM. When your spirit is free […]
Rooster Street Butcher with Jordan
Wednesday Evening, August 24 I needed an updated picture for my refrigerator and got a good shot before we left for his 2016 birthday gift. We decided that our life would be boring without grandchildren as they come up with creative places to eat. This is in Lititz. I love unique, creative places to eat. […]
Supper at Mel & Velda’s
Sunday Evening, August 21 Everyone brought food. Cerwin’s Pennsylvania siblings needed an “excuse” to get together. We are still going through withdrawal after spending so much time together during Mother High’s declining health and death in February. Everyone’s children and grandchildren were invited, but it didn’t suit many of them. I enjoyed these pretty flowers […]
Memorial Service for Our Friend Alice
Saturday Afternoon, August 20 There were yellow roses on the windows of Line Lexington Mennonite Church in her honor. She loved yellow. There were songs and memories in her honor – some things that we knew about her and other things that we did not know – especially about her days as a young mother. Cerwin and […]
A Lesson from Fighting Hummingbirds
This morning I watched a pair of hummingbirds fight over the sweet syrup I have in one of our five feeders. As soon as one got near the feeder, the other chased it away. I couldn’t tell if one was the aggressor (as often happens) or if both were being selfish. Because they fly and swoop […]
Truckers Day at The Buck
Saturday, August 20 We were honored to have the International Chapel at Buck Motorsports. Our view from the chapel. I am going to make an effort to meet that driver. 🙂 Inge talking to Jim Stouffer, who came to tell us that we featured his truck on the cover of a Highway News in 1996 after he had been […]
Playing Qwirkle & Saying Goodbye to Diane & Hannah
Saturday evening, August 20 Josiah came to spend some time with his mom and sister before they went back to Maine. He enjoys playing Qwirkle and teaches us how to get better at the game each time we play. Sunday morning, August 21. The worst part about a quick trip to Pennsylvania is that it is over too […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Ian
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Olive Garden With People I Love
Friday Evening, August 19 Hannah, Abby, and Anthony Roy and Diane Deb, Me, Cerwin Deb brought a gift for Anthony that got his attention. Deb making him laugh. I love hanging out with people I love.
Visiting Josiah at Sturdy Built Manufacturing
Friday, August 19 During Josiah’s visit with us, his mom and sister Hannah, he learned that we were going to be shopping not far from Sturdy Built where he works. He told us that he would give us a tour if we stopped in. This is a sampling of some of the things they build. Diane, Hannah, and Josiah […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Debra
We love you! Daddy & Mother
The Privilege to See Samson at Sight & Sound Again
Thursday Evening, August 18 This Sight and Sound visit was a 2016 birthday gift for Hannah and Jenna. Going to Outback was a gift to Dustan. Dustan and Jenna are just a few weeks shy of their first wedding anniversary. We started our meal with a Blooming Onion. Then it was to Sight and Sound As you read […]
A Surprise Visit from Diane & Hannah
Wednesday, August 17 Hannah, Abby, Diane, Anthony, Josiah. I love when anyone from our Maine family visits. That means their Pennsylvania children or siblings (Josiah & Abby) also come to visit more than usual. This visit happened after Hannah fell at the farm and needed quite a few stitches on her leg. Doctors said that she could not […]
Houston Chapel Construction ~ Update
July 26 – Ready to take to Merv Weaver’s for sand and glass blasting then to Trans Equipment for painting. July 28 – While the chapel was away, Cerwin and Glenn worked on some other things – such as indirect lighting boxes. Stained to match the interior of the chapel. August 17 – Back from the […]
Our Two-Plant Garden
Tuesday, August 16 Well, actually, there are more than two because of the garden tea (background). I cut the tea about two weeks ago, so it is just beginning to grow back. I know – many of you are already harvesting juicy red tomatoes, but I was late in planting ours and we have more shade than […]
Taking the Chapel to Manheim BIC Church
Sunday, August 14 It was Big Rig Day for the children at Manheim Brethren in Christ Church The trucks also got the attention of the adults as they arrived for church. The first group of children went to visit the trucks and drivers. The next group came to visit the chapel and learn about TFC’s […]