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Preparing For the Wedding

Back to the Beginning

Friday Morning, February 19

 The scene as we left Dawson and Hope’s driveway on Friday morning. They are neighbors to Bob and Doris – and the home where we stayed for four nights.

This photo was taken through the pickup truck window, after turning left and heading toward Bob and Doris’ home. We have the use of their car or truck during the wedding weekend.

Outside Bob & Doris’ living room window. The beauty on the trees is not snow, but hoarfrost.

 Hairy Woodpecker

 Dormant Grape Leaves

 The wood and furnace shed that supplies heat for Japheth and Aimee (Bob and Doris’ son and daughter-in-law) who live on the same plot of land.

 After going to Japheth and Aimee’s house to prepare the bed and guest room for Gary and Joy Butikofer, Lynne walked to grandpa and grandma’s with me. Bob and Doris’ house is in the background.

Lynne snuggling with Juanita as she finishes the hem of her dress for the wedding.

 Japheth and Aimee’s five oldest children reading on Bob and Doris’ couch. Japheth Jr., Wayne, Jaden (who has a black eye from when he and Wayne accidentally bumped heads), Loraine, and Jeremiah.

Mother with Lynne and Loraine (two of her great-grandchildren).  

 Lynne, Mother, Violet, and Loraine

 Doris (background) and Judi. Judi is packing dishes for the bridal table.

 Doris, Judi, and Linda. Judi is marrying into a family of five boys and Linda is married to the oldest son.

 Joyanna (Laban and Linda’s daughter) playing with Uncle Reuben

Judi and Reuben opening a gift that arrived in the mail.

 I think throwing packing bags at each other was a stress-reliever, as the wedding is now only a day away.

Packing supplies to be taken to the church on Friday afternoon.

Wedding programs – two different covers, but the same program on the inside.

 Reuben’s car was packed full.

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Next post: Setting up for the wedding reception.

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Jesus said, “I am the Bread of Life. The person who aligns with me hungers no more and thirsts no more, ever.

John 6:35 (The Message)

Taste of the Wedding

Saturday, February 20

Due to a full day yesterday – from morning to night – I will just give you a sampling of photos.

Both families – The Stauffer’s and Butikofer’s. Japheth is missing, as he was setting up the shot.

Judi and Reuben at the reception

Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who lives from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and amen!

Psalm 41:13 (New Living Translation)

Getting Ready for the Wedding in Minnesota

Friday, February 18

Arriving at Cerwin’s youngest sister’s house.

The view of the lake from their living room window.

Reuben and Judi – the groom and bride. Judi is our niece.

Reuben and Cerwin’s mother visiting.

Juanita (Judi’s sister) was beginning to decorate the base of the cake when we arrived.

Paper towel makes a neat texture.

You will have to wait until after the wedding to see the entire cake.

For God‘s Word is solid to the core; everything he makes is sound inside and out.

Psalm 33:4 (The Message)

(Updated in Detroit and Minneapolis – scroll to end of post.)

Sometimes You Have a Feeling That It’s Going to Be a Good Day!

We just arrived at Harrisburg Airport and are now situated at our gate.

Because we have Cerwin’s ninety-two-year-old mother with us, a thoughtful attendant in the ticket area asked if we would like a wheelchair for her. “That would be nice we replied.” We have a wheelchair waiting in Detroit and Minneapolis, but didn’t think of it here.

Because of her wheelchair, we went to the front of the security line.  We may consider taking her with us on every flight.

When I booked the flights, I had a choice of going through Cincinnati or Detroit. For “some reason” I chose Detroit. Detroit is on time. Cincinnati is delayed. A delay for a first of three flights can pretty much mess up a day’s flight schedule.

My heart is singing “His” praises this morning.

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If I don’t post on a regular basis (or at all) for the next week, it is because I don’t have access to the Internet.

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Update: Harrisburg to Detroit

Cerwin’s mother was sitting across the aisle from us. I didn’t want to use the flash – the reason it is a bit shadowy.

Delicious cookies served on our flight.

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Land designs from the sky

We are usually on the ground looking for designs and shapes in the clouds. Now we are in the sky looking down. I thought this land design looked like a rabbit.

Can you see the map of the United States?

So much for passing time in the sky. We are relaxing in Detroit, waiting for our flight to Minneapolis.

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Update:

We are in Minneapolis waiting for our flight to Bemidji. We had great flights and connections

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

Psalm 62:8 (The Message)

Sunday With the Girls

February 14

 We are still dealing with blowing, drifting snow, especially on secondary roads. This is what our road looked like as we drove to church on Sunday. It still looks pretty much like this.

 This was the girl’s day to be with us – to celebrate Diana’s half birthday.

Gloria, Jana, Jenna, Diana, and Cerwin

After church we went to Twin Kiss for lunch – Diana’s choice for a restaurant…

 …and bowling for her special activity.

Then we went back to Twin Kiss for dessert. My hot fudge sundae was free. A Valentine’s Day special. Buy one sundae and get your sweetheart’s free.

Gloria and Diana

 Jana and Jenna

 After we got home, Diane decided that I needed to update her picture on the refrigerator.

 Jenna wanted hers updated as well

 By evening the girls decided to light my birthday cupcakes. My birthday has lasted for almost a week.

 Roy’s mother sent us some Florida oranges and grapefruit (via Roy yesterday). They are delicious.

This was the scene just before bedtime as the girls watched a video.

We can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.

Romans 8:28 (The Message)