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Live well, live wisely, live humbly.

James 3:13 (The Message)

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If only I would always do that.

 

 

 

Sunday Morning at Fergus

Sunday, July 24

 

 

Chaplain Len (left) prayed with the music group before morning worship.

 

 

I did not keep a program invitation, so do not remember the name of this fabulous group.

 

 

Their gospel music carried far across the fairgrounds.

 

 

 

 

Chaplain Claude (from Quebec) shared a dynamic message on the truth of God’s love for each person on earth.

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When the worship service was over, I went to Kristy’s Catering (see first photo in this post) for a cup of coffee, and asked if she could hear our service. I asked because she was behind the stage.

She said, “Yes, I could hear it quite well.” Then added, “I never heard anything like that.”

Join us in praying that the “seed” planted in her heart that morning will cause her to seek to know more about God and His Word.

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By noon there was a lot of activity in our area, as demolition derby vehicles began arriving…

 

 

 

 

…and trucks began leaving.

 

 

 

 

Two o’clock was the official close to the truck show.

 

 

Following lunch I took one last walk around the grounds to look for photo opportunities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The dark object in the center of the hubcap is me taking the photo.

 

 

On this one I positioned myself to capture the chapel in the reflection of the hubcap.

 

 

My final photo (from inside the chapel) before we prepared the rig for travel.

 

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After that was done, the four of us (Len, Sue, Cerwin, and I) decided that we needed to do something fun, so walked across the field to the Demolition Derby.  Look for those photos tomorrow night.

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I will walk in the Lord’s presence in this world of the living.

Psalm 116:9 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

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I will

 

 

 

Happy 20th Birthday

To Our Favorite Jordan

We Love You

Grandpa & Grandma

 

 

 

Our Last Morning at Riverwood

Near Fergus Truck Show

Sunday, July 24

 

 

I was up early again on Sunday morning, and decided to go for a walk on their country road.

 

 

Leaving their front porch.

 

 

 

 

The sun was glistening on roadside weeds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The stream was so still at the bridge that the reflections were perfect.

 

 

Across the bridge on the other side was a footbridge that looked inviting, but it was on private property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The road bridge where I took the stream photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heading back to the house.

 

 

The neighbors house is protected by lions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back at Riverwood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As I walked around the back of the house, I heard Len, Claude, Huguette, Bert, and Marilyn talking. Len was having a 7:00 a.m. breakfast, because he needed to be at the truck show to meet the music group for their setup.

 

 

 

 

The front entrance door.

 

 

Bert, Len, and Huguette visiting.

 

 

Bert & Marilyn’s living room.

 

 

Cerwin was in the guest living room enjoying coffee and a magazine.

 

 

The sunroom.

 

 

Our hosts for the weekend – Bert & Marilyn.

 

 

I could get used to being served like this every morning.

Thanks Bert & Marilyn

 

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Tomorrow night – Morning Worship at the Truck Show

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Trust him absolutely, people; lay your lives on the line for him. God is a safe place to be.

Psalm 62:8 (The Message)

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Absolutely means: without exception; completely; wholly; entirely.

 

 

 

Saturday at Fergus Truck Show

Saturday, July 23

 

 

This was Cerwin’s favorite pickup at the show.

 

 

 

 

I like the reflection of the other trucks in these shiny dry bulk feed trailers.

 

 

A double hopper B-Train

 

 

A visitor who knows Chaplain Len (just beyond photo on the left) and Sue (right).

 

 

There were two of these “sightseeing” rigs.

 

 

There was a lot of interest in the chapel.

 

 

When the Bryan’s truck went by, it looked like this little guy was driving, but he is sitting on his dad’s lap.

 

 

A nice Schneider truck.

 

 

While taking a photo walk on Saturday afternoon, I headed toward the tractor and truck pulls.

 

 

 

 

On my way back, I noticed that there was a good view of the chapel at the end of this row of trucks.

 

 

 

 

Back at the chapel I sat outside and did some “people watching” and was fascinated by the trucker’s footwear.

 

 

There was a time when almost every trucker wore boots, but not anymore.

 

 

Today they wear sneakers…

 

 

…and sandals.

 

 

 

 

…as a matter of fact, many wear sandals even on workdays.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I did a double-take when I saw this truck because it looked familiar – then I recognized it as one we saw at Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this year.

 

 

A delicious evening meal is provided under the big tent in the concert area.

 

 

I left as soon as I finished eating because I saw evidence of something happening in the truck pull area. If you look closely, you can see Cerwin under the tent (in the middle behind the lady in pink) talking to Len, Sue, and Chaplain Claude and Huguette Mathieu, who arrived (from Quebec) earlier in the day.

 

 

This is how I knew something was going on in the truck pull area.

 

 

These three trucks pulled into place about the time I got there and revved their engines – making lots of noise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a beautiful evening, and as I looked toward the west, I noticed that the chapel could be seen (in the distance – about the middle of the picture) from the far end of the stands.

 

 

The modified tractors are fun to watch, because the front wheels usually come off the ground.

 

 

A fancy pickup truck pulling the sled.

 

 

These guys found a great place to watch the tractor and truck pulls.

 

 

The day closed with the light show.

 

 

The others were ready to go back to our bed and breakfast long before I was ready to stop taking pictures.

 

 

 

God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that.

1 Corinthians 1:9 (The Message)

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Never means never.

 

 

 

Riverwood Scenery

Our Bed & Breakfast near the Fergus Truck Show

Early Saturday Morning, July 23

Part 2

 

 

Enjoy the rest of my walk through Bert and Marilyn’s yard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More of the Fergus Truck Show tomorrow night.

 

 

 

Remind me each morning of your constant love, for I put my trust in you. My prayers go up to you; show me the way I should go.

Psalm 143:8 (Good News Translation)

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Jesus loves me this I know

For the Bible tells me so.