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“Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.”- Psalm 37:4  NIV

An Interesting Day in Our Yard

It was so interesting that I set up my office in the garage so I wouldn’t miss anything ~ and a daughter-in-law, three grandsons, and a brother came to watch.

(I’ll tell you about it tomorrow.  It’s too late tonight.)

Evening

I kept my eye on this sunset during our half-hour drive to meet friends for supper.  I was pleased to get this great picture – especially as it was taken while Cerwin was driving 55 mph!

Friends

We had a great evening with Earl and Arlene.  Since we were honoring his 70th Birthday, the conversation eventually turned to discussing when we first met.  We decided it was more than thirty years ago. 

Luna Moth

Afterward we went to their house to see the Luna Moth cocoon.

Several weeks ago Earl found a Luna caterpillar in their yard, and brought it inside for Arlene.  It soon made a cocoon in the corner of their aquarium and is now about ready to emerge.

(Internet photo)

This is what a Luna caterpillar looks like.

(Internet photo)

I am a bit “jealous” that they are going to get to watch this beautiful moth emerge in the next day or so.  I am anxious to hear their story.

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.”- Psalm 27:14

Wouldn’t It Be Nice

if leaves arranged themselves into neat piles

as they fall from the trees?

“The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only he will release my feet from the snare.”- Psalm 25:14-15

This is my Father’s world

O let me ne’re forget

That though the wrong seems oft so strong

God is the ruler yet.

Maltbie D. Babcock (1901)

“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”- Psalm 19:14  NIV

Morning Glory

Beautiful Sunrise.

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Noon Visit

Lunch with Arlene and Velma

These women came into my life following the death of my aunt and mother.  Arlene (left) married my uncle after his wife (my mother’s sister) died in her early 40s.  Velma (center) married my dad following the death of my mother in 1974.  Both have been twice widowed, but, despite painful memories, neither has stopped living life to the full.

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Evening Transformation

This is what the Quebec chapel looked like one week ago.

Several days later – after painting – it looked like this.

When Cerwin picked it up at the sign shop this evening – the French lettering was complete.

Pray that everything will fall in place for it’s delivery to the truck stop in Quebec early next week.

 How great you are, O Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.”- 2 Samuel 7:22 NIV

Coming Home

Today we were on the road by 8 a.m. and stopped at The Barn, in Greigsville, NY, for breakfast.  (The same place we had lunch on Saturday.)

Yesterday when we ordered drinks, Sam ordered decaf coffee, Cerwin ordered regular, and I ordered regular coffee to go.  We had the same waitress this morning.  When she saw us, she asked if we wanted the same – decaf, regular, and coffee to go. 

I find that amazing.  I do well to remember what I drank for lunch yesterday, let alone everyone who comes into the restaurant.

We always enjoy seeing this old tractor next to the restaurant.  There is often a driver who matches the season.

Another thing I like about this trip is stopping at the Pennsylvania Welcome Center north of Williamsport ~ where the view is awesome.

Today the resident maples were dressed in brilliant red.

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It was a beautiful day for a 315-mile drive.