Monthly Archives: July 2009

  This exuberant giving and receiving, this endless knowing and understanding—all this came through Jesus, the Messiah. John 1:17 (The Message)  

    Girls Day Out Wednesday, July 29      After telling the girls in our family how much I enjoyed Jess’ Pottery Bridal Shower on Saturday, we quickly agreed that it would be a fun “Girl’s Day Out,” and scheduled … Continue reading →

  You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought.  Matthew 5:5 (The Message)  

    Routine & Something Special  Tuesday, July 28     Abigail and Lydia at Curves Going to Curves has become routine for me this summer.  Cerwin gets therapy for his shoulder in the room next door (Monday, Wednesday, and … Continue reading →

  Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.  Psalm 119:105 (New Living Translation)  

    Fergus Truck Show Cerwin and Chaplain Jake returned from Fergus, Ontario, Canada, on Monday afternoon.      Chaplain Len (right), lead chaplain at Woodstock, Ontario, was there to welcome them.      Jake finishing the steps assembly.   ~~~ … Continue reading →

  I pray that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace! Philippians 1:2 (Contemporary English Version)  

    Noisy Woodpecker Visiting Great-Grandma Pretty Flowers     One week ago we heard a loud, strange, pounding sound, and when I looked out the window, this Hairy woodpecker was pecking on our porch railing.  He was just ready to … Continue reading →

  Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. Hebrews 12:1 (New Living Translation)  

    Jess’ Bridal Shower Our niece Jess did not want the usual-style bridal shower, and told her attendants that she wanted her family and friends to design the plates, bowls, and other tableware items she had chosen. I should have divided this into two … Continue reading →