Fill us in the morning
with Your loving-kindness. Let us sing for joy and be glad all our days. Psalm 90:14 (New Life Version)
Sunrise ~ Moth ~ Travelers
I have a bit of a mix for my post tonight. The other morning Jere posted a picture of a beautiful sunrise. I was surprised because we do not see the sunrises this time of year – due to the way our house sits and because of the dense foliage and tall corn. It was even […]
Give thanks to the Lord
for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 (New Living Translation)
I Wanted to Stay Home
Tonight was the viewing/visitation for my friend Joanne. Tomorrow is her funeral. I said to Cerwin, “Do you think we could stay home and pretend this didn’t happen?” He didn’t think that would work. 🙁 When I told her son Kerry my plan (to pretend it didn’t happen), he said, “There are more of us who would have […]
Show me your faithful love this morning.
I trust in you. Show me what I should do. I put my life in your hands! Psalm 143:8 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Josiah
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Diana
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Butterflies
The other day I noticed there were lots of butterflies fluttering around the butterfly bush. As I approached the bush, about two dozen butterflies flew away. However, it didn’t take long for them to return. Do you see the “heart” on this one. I can’t determine if it is the butterfly’s design or from the […]
Seek wisdom about the good life
and remain innocent when it comes to evil. If you do this, the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet soon. Romans 16:19-20 (The Voice)
Sunday, July 28
I planned to take several photos at the Hershey Reunion on Sunday, but forgot about it until most of the people had gone home. It was supposed to be held in the pavilion in our wood lot, but due to the uncertain weather at noon, we set up tables in our garage, kitchen, and […]
Blessed are the people
who know how to praise you. They walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. Psalm 89:15 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Taste of Mount Joy – Cruisin’ Cuisine
Saturday, July 27 We met Deb at Park City Diner for breakfast on Saturday morning to pick up some cookies she baked for Bunny O’Hare – to take to Taste of Mount Joy Cruisin’ Cuisine. The diner is about half way between our houses. This event closes Main Street (Barbara to New Haven St. and Marietta […]
Very dear to the Lord
are the lives of his followers. He cares when they face death. Psalm 116:15 (Easy-to-Read Version)
My Heart is Breaking
We received a sad phone call from our friend Gerald, telling us that Joanne went home to be with the Lord this evening.Photo taken on June 2, 2013 when she and Gerald were at our house for supper. She fought a valiant fight against cancer. My heart is not breaking for her, because I know she is rejoicing with the Lord. […]
A wise person will listen
and continue to learn, and an understanding person will gain direction. Proverbs 1:5 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Getting Caught Up at Home
Saturday, July 20 to Friday, July 26 I needed to get re-acquainted with our house and yard after being away for nineteen days. Our grandson Josh had faithfully mowed our yard each week, but the bird feeders were empty and there were lots of weeds. (I took this picture after filling the bird feeders and pulling most […]
We must also consider
how to encourage each other to show love and to do good things. Hebrews 10:24 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Toledo, Ohio, to Home
Friday, July 19 We drove into a beautiful sunrise on Friday morning – the last day of our 19-day trip. It was good to be back in Pennsylvania and on roads that looked familiar. I liked this pretty field of corn shocks where we stopped for lunch. It was just about 5:00 p.m. when we […]
Grow in grace
and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18 (The Message)
Michigan Welcome Center to Toledo, Ohio
Thursday, July 18 Cerwin said, “Get a picture of this truck coming up on my left.” He noticed that there were a lot of axles – something we often look for in Michigan, because most states don’t allow that much weight – the reason for so many wheels. What a beautiful, well-kept rig. A windmill […]
I pray that Christ will make his home
in your hearts through faith. I pray that you may have your roots and foundation in love. Ephesians 3:17 (Good News Translation)
Traveling from Rochelle to Michigan Welcome Center
Thursday, July 18 The Rochelle, Illinois, area has acres of wind mills. Routes 39 and 80 are popular trucking routes. By this point the busy traffic was making me miss Route 2 in Montana and North Dakota. TFC has received a request to bring a chapel to this area in Gary, Indiana. The leadership team is working on the […]
Pursue what God approves of
a godly life, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Driving Toward Rochelle, Illinois
Wednesday, July 17 We enjoyed a relaxing morning with Judi and K in Wisconsin before preparing to head toward Rochelle, Illinois, for the night. Judi has a nice, well-kept little garden. K wasn’t sure about sitting on my bottom bunk in the truck. But her mom soon had her smiling. This is Reuben and Judi’s […]
Teach believers with your life
by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (The Message)
Visiting in Wisconsin – Part 2
Tuesday, July 16 There is a small walking bridge on the other side of the rock. I got this picture of K and Reuben without Reuben knowing I was taking it. Now they know I’m here. Another family picture. This huge rock just seems to “be there” in the middle of fields and homes. When […]
Visiting in Wisconsin – Part 1
Tuesday, July 16 We left Bob and Doris’ house shortly after 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning – first traveling over the dirt road that goes by their house, then again picking up Route 2 to Duluth. We got a glimpse of Lake Superior in Duluth. Don’t miss the “load” on the truck in the foreground. […]
I commend you to the care of God
and to the message of his grace, which is able to build you up and give you the blessings God has for all his people. Acts 20:32 (Good News Translation)
Picking Strawberries
Monday, July 15 It was a warm, humid morning in Minnesota, so Doris and I decided to go to the strawberry patch early. You can see that Doris (to the left of the greenhouse) got there a few minutes ahead of me – because I was taking pictures. Three hours later we had ten large buckets […]
Sunday Morning Photo Shoot in Minnesota
Sunday morning, July 14 Japheth called to ask if I would do a photo shoot of their family before church. Of course I said I would, even though I prefer doing candid camera work, I figured neither of us had anything to lose. 🙂 I will not publish any of the posed shots – Japheth and […]