Sunday, May 4 Do not confuse these pictures with Make-A-Wish ~ Lancaster ~ which was held today. I will post those pictures later in the week. The convoy of trucks near Gettysburg began promptly at 1:30 p.m. I will only post a few pictures of the trucks to show you a bit of the variety. Coming […]
so that they can grow and be strong and experience his presence with you. 1 Corinthians 14:3 (The Message)
Sunday, May 4 This was our first year to attend York/Gettysburg Make-A-Wish Convoy, and Battlefield Harley-Davidson was our landmark for turning into the parking lot. Jeff ~ our contact person showed Cerwin where he wanted him to park. The other end of the lot was already filling up with trucks. I walked over to the Harley lot for […]
He wants to rise and comfort you. The Lord is the God who does the right thing, so he will bless everyone who waits for his help. Isaiah 30:18 (Easy-to-Read Version)
We enjoyed our day at the Touch-a-Truck event in Newmanstown on Saturday, May 3. It’s a time when the community comes together to learn about local vehicles and raise funds for the library. After getting the chapel set up, I walked around the lot while Cerwin manned the chapel and enjoyed a cup of coffee. […]
as you deepen in your experience with God and Jesus, our Master. 2 Peter 1:2 (The Message)
Do I see that lady with her camera again? I’ll keep watch, but I think it’s her. I do believe I see the camera. Let me check. I am closer to the window. Yep, it’s her. Keep eating. She will eventually go away. I’m not sure why she enjoys watching us eat. I’ll keep watch. I […]
When we have stood the test, it gives us hope. Romans 5:4 (New Life Version)
We enjoyed lunch with Sauder relatives ~ cousins and Cerwin’s mother. Wednesday, April 30 There was lots of talking and laughter as the Sauder cousins met for their quarterly lunch. It was especially nice to have Marian (pink blouse) and her husband as part of the group. They were visiting from Florida. I like this picture which was on the wall […]
test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Psalm 139:23-24 (New Living Translation)
It seems strange to post pictures of a cold rainy day on one of the warmest, sunniest days of the year, but that is what came up next in my file of recent pictures. Wet hyacinth Wet goldfinches Male cardinals are beautiful whether wet or dry. I should have sunnier pictures for tomorrow night.
It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvelous—and how well I know it. Psalm 139:14 (Living Bible)
Monday, April 28 ~~~ Chapel Repair at Life-Saver Chapel, Elkton, Maryland Thanks, Chaplain Jay for taking these pictures and sending them to me. It was interesting to see Cerwin and Glenn doing the floor repair on the chapel. They had to repair some rotted floor board. ~~~ Tuesday, April 29 Lunch to honor the ladies for Administrative […]
Pray in the Spirit. Pray about everything in every way you know how! And keeping all this in mind, pray on behalf of God’s people. Keep on praying feverishly, and be on the lookout until evil has been stayed. Ephesians 6:18 (The Voice)
Supper was ready promptly at 5:00 p.m. ~ after the egg hunt. Prayer I always find it amazing to see our beautiful, delicious layout when every couple brings one large dish. We always make sure there are kid-friendly things like macaroni and cheese, chips, pretzels, and finger Jell-O. There were also mini ham and cheese sandwiches and relishes (pickles, olives, […]
and centers my mind at night. Psalm 16:7 (The Voice)
Sunday, April 27 This Hershey family gathering at our house consists of my siblings, their children, and grandchildren. Two willing and very helpful granddaughters ~ Jana and Gloria ~ came home with us after church to help us get ready for the evening meal. We made 96 mini ham and cheese sandwiches which would be baked […]
1 Timothy 4:7 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Saturday, April 26 Jordan (grandson) plays for Gray. They had a fairly long break between morning and afternoon games. He did not participate in the homerun derby. He injured his shoulder (I think last year) and tries to save it for the games. On this hit he had a nice triple A turkey buzzard took advantage of the […]
compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Colossians 3:12 (The Message)
We love you, Daddy & Mother
The Red team played again after the homerun derby. Nate This time they played Retro Red – the guys who no longer play on a regular White Oak Church team, but have fun creating a team just for this tournament. Better known as the “old guys.” Father and son ~ Leland and Eric. Jen talking […]
Ephesians 5:1 (Living Bible)
Saturday, April 26 I was glad we had the day open this year to relax and spend time watching church friends ~ especially our grandsons Jordan and Nate (above) play. Jordan plays for Gray and will be featured later. It was a beautiful day for this event ~ which brings out many church families and those […]
That person ignores who God is and what he is doing. And God isn’t pleased at being ignored. Romans 8:7-8 (The Message)
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ~ Friday Evening, April 25 Dinner and the play “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” was our gift to any of our children and grandchildren who wanted to go along to celebrate their 2014 birthday. It was also our family celebration for Cerwin’s birthday. Jesse and Jared entertained themselves with the overhead mirrors while we […]
his loyalty astronomic, His purpose titanic, his verdicts oceanic. Yet in his largeness nothing gets lost; Not a man, not a mouse, slips through the cracks. Psalm 36:5-6 (The Message)
Tuesday, April 22 Cerwin was out of the house early, because Jere came to take him out for breakfast and then to Cabela’s. I wasn’t alert enough to think of taking a picture of them. His birthday gift to himself was new shoes and a field camera. Since we were having a family celebration later in the week, I […]
Abide in My love. [Jesus] John 15:9 (The Voice)
The other night when the moon was bright, I went outside to get a picture. The position of the moon made it difficult to get a clear photo of it without being obstructed by tree branches. After I got a fairly good one, I realized that the moon would be pretty with tree branches in […]
