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A TFC Prayer Breakfast

Visiting Amish Friends

Three New Drivers in Our Family

Saturday, April 23

We were up early on Saturday, April 23, to travel to TFC’s South Jersey Prayer Breakfast. It’s a two-hour drive and we wanted to be there by 7:00 to set up for the 7:30 a.m. prayer breakfast.

We had a great morning with these faithful TFC supporters and prayer warriors.

Crossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge on the way home.

It looked pretty in the early morning fog.

Since we were going by our Amish friends farm in New Holland, we stopped and see how Linda is doing since Amos’ death several months ago.

She recently started working at a farmer’s market, and was there, but we had a good visit with her son, daughter-in-law, and their children. We were pleased to hear that she is doing well and keeping busy.

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Three New Drivers in Our Family

We Call Them Our Triplet Grandchildren Since They Were Born Within Seven Weeks of Each Other.

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Josh

Hezekiah

Jenna

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This means half of our sixteen grandchildren are now driving. It is a joy to watch them all growing up into wonderful young men and women.

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Let Christ’s word with all its wisdom and richness live in you.

Colossians 3:16 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

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That is a challenge

Lancaster DHIA Forage Analysis Lab

Friday, April 22

Our son Jere has been telling us about the development of Lancaster DHIA’s new forage lab for several months, so I was incredibly pleased to get a private tour by the CEO.  

This was the first week of full operation.

Jere (center) introducing us to Pam Light, the Lab Manager.

Pam at her desk

There are several illustrations and photos in the building that indicate that this lab is interested in the welfare of dairy animals.

The sweat shirt of one of the technicians.

A forage sample being checked into the lab’s testing process in the NIR (Near Infrared) room.

Jere taking a photograph of the sample and the information on the baggie.

The young woman on the right is being trained in the process of entry and testing.

Drying a sample in a microwave for an initial test.

Walk-in oven.

Drying trays

Corn Silage Processing Score

This Ro-Tap shaker takes the sample through a series of sieves – large to small.

The grinding room.

A finished sample of hay. It smelled fabulous.

A finished sample of corn. This made me feel like baking corn bread.

This room is being prepared to store the samples.

The girls preparing to test a finished sample.

After the tour Jere took Cerwin to the basement of this 200 (plus) year-old building which was originally a family dwelling, to show him the dust collector and a few other behind-the-scene things.

I was more interested in the walls and basement construction. It reminded me of the farmhouse where I grew up.

Lancaster DHIA can now test a variety of forages – as well as milk and water which they have been testing for may years.

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I was incredibly impressed and pleased with Jere’s part in overseing the setup of this lab.

You are a chosen people. You are royal priests,a holy nation, God’s very own possession.

1 Peter 2:9 (New Living Translation)

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We are royalty!

Our Back Yard

Flowers and Birds ~ Part 3 of 3

April 14 to 21

Before we go to the back yard – this is the view from our kitchen window.

Our cherry tree is ready to bloom.

The weeping cherry is in full bloom.

Okay, lets go down the steps from the patio and head to the back yard – the woodsy part of our yard.

The bleeding heart is beautiful.

The hosta are young and light green.

I love to see ferns before they are unfurled.

Mayapples cover the floor of the woods.

Where there aren’t mayapples, there are tiny, wild violets.

Back on the patio, this pretty yellow tulip with a red tip looks like it is a bit beyond full bloom – meaning this is one of the last days that I can enjoy it.

Inside the kitchen, I captured a few more birds.

I can’t seem to get enough pictures of these brilliant gold finches.

I like this picture of a tufted titmouse.

It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening.

Psalm 92:2 (New Living Translation)                     

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His love and faithfulness is amazing

More Photos From Our Yard

Flowers and Birds ~ Part 2 of 3

April 14 to 21

The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.

Isaiah 40:8 (New Living Translation)

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That is a promise we can believe

Our Yard is Alive With Color

Flowers and Birds ~ Part 1 of 3

April 14 to 21

Enjoy this feast for your eyes.

I love the feather pattern of the goldfinches.

The good life begins in the fear of God—Do that and you’ll know the blessing of God. His Hallelujah lasts forever!

Psalm 111:10 (The Message)

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It is my desire to know the blessing of God