November 28 thru December 19, 2010

Loren left on Nov. 26th for Cameron, Louisianna and I met him there on Nov. 28th for a three week project with MDS. Loren was a crew leader and i was a cook along with two other couples from Manitoba, Canada. Our project directors were Carl and Laura Dube from Michigan. When you go to a project like this you leave thinking that you are going to help and give, but the amazing thing is, we come back home being so very blessed. the volunteer group one week was from Ohio and Indiana, the next week from PA, and this group the third week was from PA and the young men were from Manitoba! and also a father and son from Manitoba. God is good! It brings back many memories of out milking those cows, and hearing Loren say " 'some day' i hope we will be able to do what Clarence and Turie Alwine did, and be able to share with others, because of what God has done for us!" and we are so thankful! the other picture is the other cooks, two amazing ladies, Helen and Mary from Manitoba, Canada, their husbands Benny and Adolf were also crew leaders along with Loren.

also a picture of one of the four houses that they were working on! Amazing what they can do in three weeks time! God is Good!

November 24, 2010

I am a very happy gramma....

my granddaughter, Tayler, was invited to be on a field hockey team, the other girls on the team are from Selinsgrove and State College, and they went to the USA Field Hockey Festival in Phoenix, Arizona from Nov. 24-28, there were over 3500 players with, i think at least 13 different fields.

AND Marsha and Tayler invited me to go along, what a way to celebrate a '60th' birthday! Thanks much, Tayler and Marsha!

Photos: the team dressed for the Thanksgiving Dinner, a game (Tayler - #14), the team

photo, and my daughter, Marsha, and granddaughter, Tayler!

October 31, 2010

Welcome to our new visitors sunday

morning.....

thanks MYF!!!! :O)

October 30, 2010

A beautiful evening for a hay ride!

July 20, 2010

We have been so blessed by having many of our friends
that we met on our MCC Meat Canner Journey stop
to visit us. this past week the Redekop's were here from
Winkler, Manitoba. the visit was great but not long enough,
thanks to the Redekops for taking the time to stop to see us! and
especially for the "Tim Horton iced cappachino" :O)
safe travels on the rest of your journey!

God's Miracles!

I know, it has been a loooooong time. but here i am and with a miracle to tell all of you!
If you look back on my blog on Nov. 26th, you will remember the young couple that we
had the privilege of visiting in Freeman, S.D. on our journey with the MCC Mobile Meat Canner, and if you have my book, the story of our visit is on page 30. I received an email from a friend and i asked her if i could put this on our blog. She said "telling the miraculous healing of Maynard is a way to praise the Lord and to give testimony to God's working miracles and share the story with others"
she received this email from South Dakota, "About 5 years ago, Maynard Yoder had a farm accident in which he was caught on the side of a manure spreader and suffered a stroke. His right side was paralyzed and he lost vision in his right side. This past Sunday, Maynard read the scripture from Jeremiah, "I know the plans I have for you." When he was finished, his wife helped him stand and he walked to the back of the sanctuary. His automated chair was left at the alter. There was not a dry eye in the congregation. His parents had come from Iowa to witness the event. God does answer prayer and he does perform miracles!"

May 23, 2010

A beautiful busy week! God is Good!

May 17, 2010

Here I am, no pictures, BUT a 'big' question......
does anyone know of anybody else that thot it was so great to collect
all that McDonalds "stuff"? plates, glasses, dolls, toys (that this gramma
would not let her grandchildren open and play with?????)
anyone? anywhere?
HELP!!!!!
......working in the attic and finding all these 'treasures'
Fun, Fun, Fun!!!!!

May 15, 2010

Tayler and Kirstin in the center of picture....

a wonderful evening with my granddaughters,

I am a very blessed to be their gramma!!!! love you much,

Kirstin and Tayler

May 12, 2010

A delicious breakfast served by Rudi at the Resource Center in Ephrata! Was in honor of Tim and Karla..... enjoyed being with friends! Love you, Tim and Karla! Our prayers and thots will be with you both as you plan for your new journey in life! love ya!

May 8, 2010

Was so happy to be a part of a 'beautiful' wedding! Our daughter, Marsha, far left, and Lisa grew up together. Thank you, Lisa and George for giving us the blessing of being a part of your special day!

May 2, 2010

A super time with the 'canner boys' again.... on our way we stopped to watch a volley ball game, i just wish i could have recorded it, they had music playing by the Beach Boys!

And, thank you, Steven!

was so happy to meet Kendra!!!

like 'canner dad' told you "she's a keeper!" :O)

May 1, 2010

A beautiful saturday morning,

walking for the Tri-State MCC Relief Sale.

April 30, 2010

Time to plant flowers, will try to keep you updated on the flowers at the rock, BUT, as for now, (may 16th) no photo now, it seems i used too much plant food for some of them and it burned them, so have to replant some. Until next time......

April 25, 2010

A great evening of great music and entertainment, food and fellowship! Thanks to Valley Harmony for a great evening of music. It was a great fund raiser for MDS! Thanks for all the support!

April 23, 2010

Spring, what a beautiful time of year, God is so Good.....

a happy hubby having the corn and sweet corn planted!

April 21 and 22, 2010

What a great time in Richmond, VA with James and Marian Payne.... had the opportunity to share our MCC Meat Canning journey with their friends! Thanks to Zelda for riding along down with me and being a terrific navigator, much appreciated, Zelda, Thanks! Also, was able to get an autographed copy of Marian's book "Marian's Life...as told thru a Cookbook" ($25. plus $3. postage) it is excellent! and by the way, BMS class of 1968... she even has our first grade class in the book! You need to get one, I have them available here, and then, you may want one of mine also!!! "Together We Can" a story and pictures of our journey with the MCC Mobile Meat Canner Oct. 2008- April 2009 ($20. plus $3. postage)

April 21 and 22, 2010

April 20, 2010

It is just great to be able to go to Tayler's track meets.

yep, she came in first!!! great job, Tayler! love ya much!

April 2010

While Loren was working in the field, he looked over at the next field,

and this is what he saw, Craig is there by the hole, about 5 foot round, 12 ft. deep, and out, he said maybe about 15 ft. very thankful

it was not in the field where he was

working.

April 1, 2010

Children and Grandchildren,

what a blessing!!!!

Tayler is 16!!!!! Love you, Tayler!

....and tomorrow April 2, our daughter, Jaylene will be 39! Happy Birthday, Jaylene! We love you!!!

March 24, 2010

And then it is back home again!
Came home to our first new little black Angus calf for the spring!
Then Loren and Craig bringing in the corn fodder round bales from the field. Spring is here and I started to clean up the yard with Craig's help. We wanted to make it to the canner in Ephrata this week, but didn't get there. Hoping to get to Myerstown next week one day. And then to Sterling, Ohio, and Penn Yan, N.Y. It is hard to believe that another year is just about over for the canner again. God is Good!

March 19 - 20, 2010

Then on to Elmira, Ontario for their MCC Meat Canner Fund Raising Breakfast. We had the privilege of sharing our journey on the meat canner and also Loren's trip to Bosnia/Serbia.

The breakfast was delicious, pancakes (with fresh maple syrup), sausage, ham, eggs, fried potatoes, muffins, fresh fruit.... and served over 370 people! What great organization these people have! A superb time there also. Thank you!