Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Jared
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Supper At Nate & Abby’s ~ Provided By Deb
Wednesday, May 15 We were delighted that Deb invited us to join her, Diane, Abby, and Nate for the supper she provided at Nate and Abby’s house. Afterwards we took turns holding Anthony. Deb had her new baby along too ~ a groundhog. 🙂 He still needs milk. I think she said he is about […]
Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He’s the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Message)
Supper With Diane At Brickerville House
Wednesday, May 14 Abby, Anthony, and Diane We are enjoying having our daughter Diane here from Maine as she helps Abby and gets to enjoy her new grandson, Anthony. On Wednesday afternoon she and I enjoyed getting a few groceries, then Cerwin took us out for supper at Brickerville House. My sausage and cabbage soup was delicious. […]
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
Philippians 1:27 (New International Version)
Be gentle and ready to forgive;
never hold grudges. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 3:13 (Living Bible)
Make-A-Wish Convoy ~ Lancaster
Shortly after horns began blaring at 1:30 p.m., the first truck went by us. Our friend Marv Sauder was in the second truck. This clown had an open air ride. Definitely one of the most interesting “rigs” in the convoy. We were the 30th truck – right behind Lapp Electric. I could not find an official […]
Stay focused and be alert at all times.
Tolerate suffering. Accomplish the good work of an evangelist, and complete the ministry to which you have been called. 2 Timothy 4:5 (The Voice)
Make-A-Wish Convoy ~ Lancaster
We arrived at Burle Industries just before 8:00 a.m. and dusted road dirt off the fenders until Chaplains Jake and Bob arrived to help Cerwin set up the steps. Jane (Chaplain’s Jake’s wife) and I had just finished setting up the interior of the chapel when our first visitor came inside. Our second and third visitors were also clowns ~ our friend […]
His love for us is strong
and his faithfulness is eternal. Praise the Lord! Psalm 117:2 (Good News Translation)
Music For Spring
Fifth and Sixth Grade Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Tuesday, May 6 ~ At Our Local Middle School Welcome by Dr. Richardson Orchestra ~ Director Mrs. Shirk The Lion Sleeps Tonight ~ Bob Cerulli Double Trouble ~ Loreta Fin Star Dancer ~ Mark Williams Caribbean Delight ~ Victor Lopez Jazz Band ~ Director Mr. Eisenreich Tyrannosaurus […]
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other
so that you can live together whole and healed. The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with. James 5:16 (The Message)
Tulips ~ Oh, So Pretty!
A few weeks ago our tulips were just beginning to open. Within days we had beautiful tulips everywhere.
Don’t let public opinion influence how you live out our glorious, Christ-originated faith.
James 2:1 (The Message)
In Memory of Elijah Seth
Twenty years ago today was one of the saddest days of my life. It was the day we learned that our five-month-old grandson Elijah did not survive the surgery to repair his tiny heart. As we joyfully welcomed Anthony, our first great-grandchild, this weekend, I thought about how the Master Weaver has interwoven the light and dark threads of my life […]
Smiling faces make you happy
and good news makes you feel better. Proverbs 15:30 (Good News Translation)
My Mother’s Day As A Great-Grandma
We took these pictures with my cell phone on Saturday afternoon. I am so excited to announce that Cerwin and I just welcomed our first great-grandchild ~ Anthony Joel. He was born late Saturday morning, May 10… …weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. His mama is our granddaughter Abigail. He is so […]
It is impossible to please God without faith.
Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. Hebrews 11:6 (New Living Translation)
Make-A-Wish ~ Gettysburg
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 […]
When you proclaim his truth in everyday speech, you’re letting others in on the truth
so that they can grow and be strong and experience his presence with you. 1 Corinthians 14:3 (The Message)
Make-A-Wish Truck Convoy – Gettysburg
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 […]
The Lord is waiting to show his mercy to you.
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)
Touch-A-Truck ~ Newmanstown
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. […]
Grace and peace to you many times over
as you deepen in your experience with God and Jesus, our Master. 2 Peter 1:2 (The Message)
May Is A Great Bird-Watching Month In Pennsylvania
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 learned not to give up, it shows we have stood the test.
When we have stood the test, it gives us hope. Romans 5:4 (New Life Version)
Lunch At Oregon Dairy
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 […]
Search me, O God, and know my heart
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)
A Rainy Day
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.