Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
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 […]
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 […]
There was not much time to relax after we woke up on Friday, August 1. There were suitcases to unpack, laundry to do, the house to get ready for houseguests who were arriving on Saturday evening, and the pavilion to prepare for a Sunday reunion. Jere and Kristen’s boys invited us to come see their new […]
I am going to post more pictures than usual tonight to bring you up to date in our lives. The chapel for Pass Lake, Ontario, is coming along nicely ~ thanks to a great crew of workers. The paneling is finished. Monday and Tuesday: At our house – the Daryl Bollinger Company did a great […]
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Monday, June 30 You know there’s a generation difference when Jared asked, “Mom, why did you put a hashtag on the cake?” Kristen said, “That means number seven.” I suppose either works. 🙂 Jared played a new song for us – new for him. It’s fun having a birthday party for a seven year old. Everything […]
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Thursday, June 19 It’s usually not difficult to plan a toy shopping day at Wal-Mart with our youngest grandchildren. However, I now have to plan around Diana and Jana’s working schedules. A TFC sponsor who gives $300.00 so we can buy some new toys for the Children’s Benefit Auction. We also get many other donated toy and children’s […]
Tuesday, June 10 Some of the kids were skilled with Hula-hoops. I was impressed with Jared’s ability to twirl and catch plastic plates. Jared and Jesse sat out for the end of the show because they do not do unicycles. This girl was quite good on the short one… …and the extended one. Thanks Jere and Kristen for inviting us. […]
Animals on the mats. What fun to watch the children walk, crawl, and slither across the mats as whatever animal the teacher called. Above: I think Molly is being a bear. Jesse walking as a bear. They came back as seals. I forget which animal this was, but they took very long strides across the mats. […]
When Jere and Kristen invited us to Jared and Jesse’s school “circus” in the gym, we immediately said, “Yes.” The first part of the program was the “circus tent.” Jesse and a classmate listening to the teacher’s instructions. Bouncing balls. They loved seeing how high the balls would go. The finale was getting the balls […]
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We are enjoying a few days with our granddaughter Lydia (from Maine). She learned of friends coming to Pennsylvania and is pleased to spend time with her Pennsylvania family. One of the benefits of this trip was Maine maple syrup. We knew this was coming, as it was a belated gift to Cerwin for his birthday. […]
Many of you know that our youngest daughter, Deb, rehabs tiny wildlife babies whose mothers have died. Last week she was given what she calls, “a once in a life-time experience”, being able to play mother to a baby fawn. The veterinarian thinks he was probably two days old when a truck driver noticed him near his dead mother – […]
Monday, May 26 Cleaning up the pavilion area is a family project on Memorial Day. My brother Dale was the first one on duty. I had asked him if he would come early to help me get some weed eating done before the others arrived. Since we had been in Maine for the week prior to this, I didn’t […]
Thursday, May 22 Girlfriends Opening gifts With her friend ~ MaryEllen Emily Lydia Billie Sisters Alice and Franzi Rachel Heather Kari Us I went out back to get a picture of the group around the fire pit ~ and of MaryEllen and Heze playing Othello. It was dark ~ except for the fire ~ and […]
Thursday Evening, May 22 Her graduation announcement. We decorated a porch table with lilacs. Lydia wanted Gerbera daisies on the tables. Setting the dining room table. The gift & card table Flowers that Lydia made for the cake. Hannah decorated Lydia’s chair. The family and Hezekiah’s friend Peter ate in the dining room. Cerwin grilled hot dogs and […]
Wednesday May 21 I enjoyed watching these girls celebrate with Lydia after the graduation ceremony. The food trades students prepared a delicious layout of snacks for everyone to enjoy. Lydia designed the beautiful flowers on this cake. When I noticed that someone was taking their pictures outside the cafeteria, I quickly went to capture some of […]
Wednesday, May 21 Brunswick High School, Crooker Theater, Brunswick, Maine Our first sighting of Lydia ~ after arriving at the high school ~ was with her friends Lydia and Franzi. Sitting with her Food Trades class. Lydia’s friends Lydia, Franzi, MaryEllen and her sister Elizabeth sat behind us several rows. A picture of Lydia during the slide show of students […]
Nate and Abby came for supper on Monday night so Diane could spend more time with Anthony and say goodbye to them before we headed to Maine. Diane giving Anthony a goodbye kiss. Cute feet Cute baby! We were up early Monday morning ~ and left just before sunrise ~ to head for Maine. At the […]
We had a family drop-in at our house on Sunday afternoon ~ May 18 ~ so our children and grandchildren could visit with Diane before we took her back to Maine ~ and to take family pictures. Anthony made five generations on Cerwin’s side of the family. Mother High is pleased to have her second great-great-grandchild. On […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon for a two-mile-plus walk around the neighborhood. I could see evidence that the trees are beginning to bud. There are many small ground flowers along the road… …including dandelion. Pretty tulips in a neighbor’s yard. A few more steps and I was in front of the cows. A pretty daffodil. ~~~ My first […]
Monday, April 7 Her restaurant of choice. We like eating at Texas Roadhouse, but had never been to this location in Palmyra. I especially enjoyed the drive – over back roads that I rarely travel. Just looking at this picture reminds me of the delicious, warm roll. It was fun to spend time with her and hear […]