Cousin’s Week – Day 3 – Kid’s Day At Esbenshade’s Garden Center
Wednesday Morning, July 15 I took the three boys to Annual Kid’s Day at Esbenshade’s Garden Center. (Diana was working, Jana needed to rest after her first evening at work since her surgery, and Gloria decided to stay home with Jana.) The first feature of the morning was a representative from Zoo America, Hershey, PA, with […]
Cousin’s Week – Day 2 – Visiting Lititz – Part 2
Tuesday Afternoon, July 14 After our snack/lunch at Freeze & Frizz, we walked to Lititz Springs Park to feed the ducks. I had also planned to stop at Wilbur Chocolate – next to the park – but it felt like it would make us feel rushed, so we chose to feed the ducks and eliminate […]
The Chapel Is Ready
The new chapel is set up and ready for tomorrow’s missions conference in Lady Lake, Florida. Glenn talking to Doug Kraus (seated), TFC’s Director of Location Development, and a man who helped with the setup. I am sorry that I don’t know his name. The man I don’t know, Chaplain John Grove and Doug Kraus. John will […]
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Diana
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma High
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Josiah
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma High
The Chapel Has Arrived In Florida
The chapel arrived at Tri County Baptist Church, Lady Lake, Florida, about 6:45 PM yesterday – after a three-hour delay to repair the truck’s air conditioner. Cerwin and Glenn discovered that the air conditioner in the truck was not working about bedtime on Thursday evening – and it was hot in Columbia, South Carolina, where they stopped […]
Cousin’s Week – Day 2 – Visiting Lititz – Part 1
Tuesday Afternoon, July 14 Unless you are from this area, Lititz looks like a strange name for a town. It is pronounced Lit – its. Lititz was founded by members of the Moravian Church in 1756 and was named after a castle in Bohemia near the village of Kunvald. In 2013 Lititz was name America’s Coolest Small […]
Cousin’s Week – Day 1 – Great-Grandma Day – Part 2
Monday Afternoon, July 13 After leaving Great-grandma Hershey’s house, we went to Landis Homes to see Great-grandma High. Heading toward her room. We took Great-grandma for a walk to see the ducks, swans, and peafowl. There was a visitor to the pond – a great blue heron. I was pleased that it did not seem […]
Please Pray For the Ocala, Florida, Chapel Delivery
Thursday, July 30 The newest TFC chapel is on its way to Florida – from Marietta, Pennsylvania. Cerwin took this picture yesterday after pulling it out of TFC’s shop. Pray for Cerwin and Glenn Fahnestock as they make this delivery – first to Tri County Baptist Church, Lady Lake, Florida, for their Missions Conference on Sunday, August […]
Cousin’s Week – Day 1 – Great-Grandma Day – Part 1
Monday, July 13 Our day began when I picked up Gloria, Jared, Jesse, Ian, and Jana – and their luggage – then went grocery shopping. After putting the groceries away, we picked up Diana at work and went to Manheim Twin Kiss for lunch (above). When we first began Cousin’s Week, there were usually ten or […]
The High Reunion
Sunday Afternoon, July 12 Cerwin’s cousin John was grilling hamburgers and hot dogs when we arrived at High Sports for the lunchtime reunion. The pavilion is located in a pretty area next to the miniature golf course. Prayer before the meal. There is a tent next to the pavilion to give more space. I had […]
Ohio Truck Rally – Mount Hope Auction
Saturday, July 11 We followed this interesting cycle for several miles… …then to our surprise, they turned into Mt. Hope Auction. This is a sampling of Saturday at the Ohio Truck Rally. If you want to see many more pictures, go to my Facebook album – https://www.facebook.com/doris.j.high/media_set?set=a.10153010420197322.1073741849.612697321&type=3¬if_t=like I asked for permission to photograph it. I think […]
Ohio Truck Rally – Parade of Trucks
Friday morning, July 10 We arrived at Mount Hope Auction just before 10 AM. Cerwin helped Jason Nussbaum and a volunteer set up a canopy where the grill was going to be placed. My job was to photograph the activities. That sounds like tough duty. 🙂 All Events Rental set up tables and chairs. Cerwin […]
More Beauty in Ohio Amish Country
Friday Morning, July 10 Enjoy the scenery as we slowly travel over country roads. I missed my dad. He would have enjoyed this drive. This horse was as interested in me as I was of it. Oh, I enjoyed that. I hope you did too. ~~~ Our next stop will be Mount Hope Auction where the Ohio Truck Rally […]
Beauty in Ohio Amish Country
Friday Morning, July 10 We woke up to a warm, drizzly morning in Berlin, Ohio I walked one mile on the motel treadmill (while Cerwin watched the news in our room) before exploring the gardens and area around our motel. The outside entrance to our room. The patio area. Though the rain had stopped, many leaves and […]
Traveling To Ohio For The Truck Rally
Thursday, July 9 It was a beautiful, slightly hazy morning as we headed west. Tunnels are familiar to those who travel through the mountains on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Because we’ve had lots of rain, foliage is lush and green. Trucks always get my prayerful attention. Breezewood was our first stop – for breakfast. This was the most attractive Bob […]
Jesse’s Birthday Party
Saturday Evening, July 4 His birthday was a few days earlier, but this was the first date that worked for a party. Jesse and Grandpa Josh and Allie waiting for supper. Jesse’s choice for his birthday meal: sausage sandwiches, French bread, and buttered noodles. 🙂 Opening gifts. Ice cream cake Then we went outside to […]