The joy of the Lord
will make you strong. Nehemiah 8:10 (Easy-to-Read Version)
More Activities During Cousins’ Week
Before supper on Tuesday, Ian and Gloria followed directions by adding a few more rocks to their magic rocks.. Supper was a doggie roast and the yellow watermelon (that Gloria was preparing in yesterday’s blog). We invited the older cousins for this meal. Josiah is the only one who could come in time for the doggie roast. Jordan and Jenna […]
Serve the Lord cheerfully.
Come into his presence with a joyful song. Psalm 100:2 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Cousins’ Day – Tuesday
Cerwin realized in the morning that he forgot to set the field camera, so there weren’t any pictures of what came to the critter mix during the night. However, there was a skunk enjoying the food when we got up – even though it was pouring rain. It had been a rainy night, so it […]
Always be filled with joy in the Lord.
I will say it again. Be filled with joy. Philippians 4:4 (Easy-to-Read Version)
The Official Start to Cousins’ Week
These three woke up in a silly mood on Monday morning. However, that is nothing new. They could hardly wait to pick up their cousins Diana and Gloria and go to A.C. Moore for crafts. We were hungry by the time we finished shopping, so stopped at McDonald’s for lunch. When we finished eating, we went to the grocery store […]
Give your entire attention to
what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. Matthew 6:34 (The Message)
Cousins’ Week Has Begun!
I’m not sure when we began having all the Pennsylvania (and sometimes one or two Maine) grandchildren here for three to five days during the summer. The Maine grandchildren got to join the “party” when they were twelve and spent the summer here. I know that some of the older ones were fairly young. Now we are […]
Confess your sins to each other
and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed. James 5:16 (The Message)
Lititz Craft Show
Deb was at our house about 7:30 on Saturday morning to take me to the craft show. I had never gone – and it is only a few miles from our house. Deb’s friend Dee was waiting for us at a local parking lot. They were my shopping partners for the day. I took this […]
Do what is fair and just to your neighbor
be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don’t take yourself too seriously— take God seriously. Micah 6:8 (The Message)
Meeting the Jutzi’s
I was excited to receive a Facebook message from a blog friend (Juanita) on Friday morning saying they were in the Lancaster area to see Noah at Sight and Sound, and were toying with the idea of going to TFC’s International Office. I messaged her back. “If you decide to do that, call me as I have […]
I always remember
that the Lord is with me. He is here, close by my side, so nothing can defeat me. Psalm 16:8 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Kitten & Sunflowers
The other night when we were at Jeff and Chris’ for the birthday party, we enjoyed watching one of the kittens playing with the long leaves in the vase of sunflowers. By the time I thought of taking pictures, she stopped. The sunflowers were from the funeral of Chris’ Grandpa Cassel earlier in the week.
Live in me
and I will live in you. A branch cannot produce any fruit by itself. It has to stay attached to the vine. In the same way, you cannot produce fruit unless you live in me. John 15:4 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Celebrating Two Birthdays
After TFC’s Board Meeting supper, we went to Jeff & Chris’ house to celebrate Jordan and Diana’s birthday. (Yes, we saved room for dessert.) We sang to Diana (Squirt) first. She needed 15 candles this year. Her birthday picture. Jordan needed 22 candles. His birthday picture. Jordan is making sure that Gloria has enough candles. […]
Lord, your faithful love reaches to the sky.
Your faithfulness is as high as the clouds. Your goodness is higher than the highest mountains. Your fairness is deeper than the deepest ocean. Psalm 36:5-6 (Easy-to-Read Version)
TFC Board & Wisconsin Chapel
Cerwin and I were invited to have supper with the International Board on Wednesday evening. I left the house a bit early so I would have time to get some pictures of Cerwin working on the trailer that will become a chapel for Hudson, Wisconsin. In this photo he is taking rivets off of a trap door. This […]
God has done all this.
He has restored our relationship with him through Christ, and has given us this ministry of restoring relationships. 2 Corinthians 5:18 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Jordan
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma High
Taxidermist
The taxidermist called to let our guys know that their mounts are ready. Jere stopped in after getting this nice mount from his 2012 Pennsylvania hunt in Tioga County. Cerwin got this European mount from his 2012 Kentucky hunt and showed it to Jordan. I am glad that we have a lot of space on […]
Then God said,
“And now we will make human beings; they will be like us and resemble us. They will have power over the fish, the birds, and all animals, domestic and wild, large and small.” Genesis 1:26 (Good News Translation)
Mules Fascinate Me
I look for them each time we go by the Amish farms on the way to visit Cerwin’s mother. There are at least four Amish farms in the last few miles before we get to her place. Cerwin got this ones attention when he stopped the car, rolled the window down, and talked to him a bit. His ears […]
Don’t forget to do good things
for others and to share what you have with them. These are the kinds of sacrifices that please God. Hebrews 13:16 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Hawthorne Picnic
Sunday was a beautiful evening at our pavilion when the Hawthorne family came for our annual picnic. The Hawthorne’s are my mother’s family. I love watching these little ones – two of my sister, Nancy’s, granddaughters. I like the intensity of my cousin Donna’s expression as she visits with Aunt Hazel. Visiting is always an […]
Pray for Jeff & Chris’ Family Today
as this afternoon is the funeral for her Grandpa Cassel. http://www.buchfuneral.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=24358#wallTabLink He was Lois’ father and our daughter-in-law Chris’ very loved grandpa. Grandpa Cassel lived a long full life (age 98), and was a godly influence in Chris’ life as well as in the life of her mother. Saying goodbye to a loved one is always difficult.
The earth, O Lord, is full
of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes. Psalm 119:64 (New Revised Standard Version)
Supper With Josiah and Sandy
On Saturday evening we took Josiah and Sandy to Longhorn Steakhouse for his birthday. Before we left our house, I took a picture of just him – for my family photo file. Sandy and Josiah outside Longhorn Restaurant. Inside the restaurant. A man at the next table asked if he could take a photo of […]
Do not use harmful words
but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you. Ephesians 4:29 (Good News Translation)
Lunch With Roy & Deb
We had reservations at Lily’s for supper on Friday – with Roy and Deb – for his birthday which was July 7 – but when they came to Joanne’s funeral (10:30 a.m.), we changed the reservations to lunch. It didn’t seem wise for them to go home (one hour) and come back (another hour) for supper, and lunch worked for both […]