At daybreak, Lord, You hear my voice
at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly. Psalm 5:3 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Cousin’s Week ~ Tuesday
Tuesday, August 19 Chuck-E-Cheese’s and Pizza Day We like to get to Chuck-E-Cheese’s when the doors open – to get ahead of the birthday parties. However, we didn’t know they changed the opening time from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM. So, we enjoyed shopping for some groceries and a few new movies at Wal-Mart, then purchased some items at Five-Below […]
Be joyful. Grow to maturity.
Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 New Living Translation (NLT)
Cousin’s Week ~ Monday
Cousin’s Week is when grandchildren spend the week with us. Kristen asked me the other day if I know when we started doing this. My oldest pictures are from 2003, so I expect that was the first summer. That means our oldest grandchildren were eleven years younger and some of the youngest ones had not yet been born. Now […]
Think about what we have in Christ:
the encouragement he has brought us, the comfort of his love, our sharing in his Spirit, and the mercy and kindness he has shown us. Philippians 2:1 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
Cardboard Boat Races ~ Final
Sunday Afternoon, August 17 Jared and Cerwin stayed cool under umbrellas. A wet Jesse coming back toward us dragging his life jacket. Then he helped his dad drag their wet boat to the truck where all boats were loaded for disposal. There were a few final races. I think this one was the winners from the […]
You can be sure that I will be with you always.
I will continue with you until the end of time. [Jesus] Matthew 28:20 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
Cardboard Boat Races ~ Part 3
Sunday Afternoon, August 17 After our grandsons got out of the water, someone else rescued their boat. Now that his boys’ race was over, Jere could relax and watch the rest of the races. Spirit of Janelle was manned by Keith and Eli – and went down at the dock. Duck Slayer kept going – with Blaine and Scott doing […]
I will say of the LORD, He is my hope and my fortress:
my God; in him will I secure myself. Psalm 91:2 Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB)
Cardboard Boat Races ~ Part 2
Sunday Afternoon, August 17 Pond Scum and The Expedition are off! Kerwin, Cambrie, and Carson are taking an early lead with Pond Scum Mike and Claryn are doing well too. Pond Scum got to the buoy first. But The Expedition is not far behind. Pond Scum is still in the lead. Pond Scum won. Good […]
Sing to Him a new song;
play each the best way you can, and don’t be afraid to be bold with your joyful feelings. Psalm 33:3 The Voice (VOICE)
Cardboard Boat Races – Part 1
Sunday Afternoon, August 17 We thought we may have to miss this, or at least the first part (because of taking the chapel to York Springs in the morning), but we got there just in time to hear the final instructions before the race. This was part of a Sunday school class picnic – which included […]
Thank the Father, who has made you able to share the light
which is what God’s people inherit. Colossians 1:12 GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
Sharing The TFC Ministry At York Springs
Sunday Morning, August 17 It was a warm, rainy morning when we arrived with the mobile chapel. Watching Cerwin and the guys from the church trying to figure out where to park the chapel reminded me of one of the reasons we have chapels in truck stops – church parking lots are not designed for […]
God hasn’t invited us into a disorderly, unkempt life
but into something holy and beautiful—as beautiful on the inside as the outside. 1 Thessalonians 4:7 The Message (MSG)
[Son]set Social
Saturday Evening, August 16 This delightful evening was a fundraiser for three young people from our church who are serving with We Care Prison Ministries – in the We Care Discovery Program – Ellie, Tiffani and Ben. It was held on the property and orchard of Shenk’s Fruit Farm. Ben’s mother and sisters helping with the […]
God’s in charge—always.
Psalm 146:10 The Message (MSG)
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Ian
We Love You! Grandpa and Grandma
25th Annual Trucker’s Day At The Buck
Saturday, August 16 The events benefit Children’s Miracle Network. Shortly after getting the chapel set up, Deb and Roy arrived with warm sweet rolls. They stayed for awhile and visited with some of their friends, then Deb and I enjoyed the auction while the men manned the chapel. After Roy and Deb left, I walked around the grounds […]
If you decide for God, living a life of God-worship,
it follows that you don’t fuss about what’s on the table at mealtimes or whether the clothes in your closet are in fashion. Matthew 6:25-26 The Message (MSG)
Supper With Jere & Kristen
Friday, August 15 We were just beginning to hear about the cardboard boat races that were coming up for a Sunday school class picnic and got to see the early stages of Ian and Jesse’s boat that Josh was building for them. Flowers on the table. One of the reasons we were invited for supper was that […]
Stay focused
do not lose sight of mercy and truth. Proverbs 3:3 The Voice (VOICE)
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Debra
We Love You! Daddy & Mother
Shopping With Granddaughters
August 12 & 13 Cell Phone Photo Our oldest granddaughter, Elizabeth, came to spend a week with us ~ the evening before Reuben and Judi went back to Wisconsin. A few days later I asked if she wanted to go along to AC Moore to get some supplies for Cousin’s Week. We had a delicious lunch […]
Above all, carry the shield of faith so that you can extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Ephesians 6:16 Common English Bible (CEB)
Bryson’s Birthday Cake
Saturday, August 9 The “Cat in the Hat” leads the singing of the birthday song. Are they singing that song for me? I wonder why Daddy removed my shirt? Oh, wow! I do understand food and I see a pretty cupcake. Oh, I see the Cat is still here. I hope he doesn’t want my […]
Look carefully then how you walk!
Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people). Ephesians 5:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Bryson’s First Birthday
Saturday Afternoon, August 9 Bryson is our great nephew, the son of our nephew Bryan and his wife, Leslie, and the grandson of Cerwin’s brother, Elvin, and his wife Pat. Arriving: Cerwin’s mother with her granddaughter Crystal – aunt of Bryson. The birthday boy Bryson’s cousin Bailey Grandma Pat with three of her grandchildren, Peyton, […]
My Laptop
I will be back to normal blogging when my laptop is repaired. I am having a great week with the grandchildren, so there are lots of fun things going on – because it’s Cousin’s week.
I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With Him at my right hand I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8 NIV