Friday, August 22 This was another stay-at-home-day as we prepared a spa and meal for the final event of the week. Since this was their last day here, Gloria, Ian, and Jesse decided to make a fort with the air mattresses. After a short retreat in the fort, we deflated the air mattresses. A funny note from this morning: When everyone was dressed […]
Just look at it—we’re called children of God! 1 John 3:1 The Message (MSG)
Thursday, August 21 ~ A Day At Home The children loved any opportunity I gave them to play computer games. On the mornings that we weren’t leaving the house early, we used Keys for Kids Ministries for devotions. It was fun for each one to download it on their computer, then take turns reading the […]
A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time. Hebrews 12:14 The Message (MSG)
Wednesday, August 20 at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park With Aunt Deb When I told Deb that we were planning to entertain ourselves with day trips during this summer’s Cousin’s Week, she suggested Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park not far from where she lives. We were pleased that it worked out for each of the six school-age grandchildren and […]
at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly. Psalm 5:3 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
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 […]
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 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 […]
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)
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 […]
I will continue with you until the end of time. [Jesus] Matthew 28:20 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
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 […]
my God; in him will I secure myself. Psalm 91:2 Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB)
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 […]
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)
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 […]
which is what God’s people inherit. Colossians 1:12 GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
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 […]
but into something holy and beautiful—as beautiful on the inside as the outside. 1 Thessalonians 4:7 The Message (MSG)
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 […]
Psalm 146:10 The Message (MSG)
We Love You! Grandpa and Grandma
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 […]
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)
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 […]
do not lose sight of mercy and truth. Proverbs 3:3 The Voice (VOICE)
We Love You! Daddy & Mother
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 […]
Ephesians 6:16 Common English Bible (CEB)
