Look Who It Is................

It is our young friend, Tommy!

He is doing so well in his new home.

Even so, there are many expenses that come with a 

young  man who needs care to strengthen his bones, 

repair and clean his teeth, and more.

A special diet is necessary to bring Tommy nutrition.

He has much catching up to do!

These candles are just part of a plan to help

fund the care account that he shares with his sister, Katie.

You can find the listing here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/161280563/tommy-fundraiser-candle-12-ounce-soy?

Or...if you really have no need of a candle, nor wish to send one to a friend,

you are invited to pass along a gift directly to the fund.

I will not be offended!

$5 from each candle purchase goes to Katie and Tommy's Care fund.

The link is on the side bar at the blog linked above.

A Very Full and Fun Sunday

You know we are quite attached to our church, right?

Well, I'll show you a couple of reasons.

Yesterday was Georgia's second time back to church

after her broken leg and surgery....

and her first time back in the fellowship hall.

Because there are ramps

it was possible to wheel her in the office chair

to the large room we use for meals.

That chair is also used by Jonathan on Sunday 

mornings since his back pain requires that he not sit

on the regular chairs.

By the way, 

he had an MRI last week and we are 

hoping for some real answers soon.

But, back to Georgia's ride.

It was fun to see everyone working together 

to get her into the room.

 Mission Accomplished!

Then came the Birthday "Boy"

Our Associate Pastor, Jack, turns 90 tomorrow.

We celebrated yesterday.

 If I live to the age of 90 I'd like to be as healthy as this man....

but that isn't going to happen since I'm already in worse shape

than he is.....It's amazing!

 The idea was to surprise him 

but he said he figured we wouldn't let him 

get away quietly.

Everyone munched away on deli sandwiches, 

fruit and relish trays.

Two large cakes from Costco satisfied

every sweet tooth.

Yum.

Just a blurry peek into a very special 

place in our lives.

And at a few of the people we have 

come to love as family.

From the Deck This Evening

The weather in South Central Pennsylvania is 

as good as it gets

at the moment.

Tonight we ate on the deck.

Grilled steaks, baked potatoes and watermelon.

It was delicious.

As we were finishing up I noticed how beautiful the 

lighting was as we approached that magic hour....

as the sun's rays slant into spaces that 

they normally don't hit.

I only tweaked the photo above.

Should have done all of them but 

I need to head to bed.

We have a full day tomorrow.

 Noticing the change of color on that dogwood to the right.

Tomorrow we celebrate the 90th 

birthday of our Associate Pastor.

He's a good egg.

Happy Birthday,
Pastor Jack!

We'll have a luncheon

and torture him with love, 

a video story of his life

and plenty of laughs.

It's what we do......

well, for Pastor Jack anyway.

It's Amazing How Excited She Gets Over......

Coffee!

And other goodies from home.

That's my girl!

Baby Shower Favors....This time in Owl Theme

These owls are just too cute!

So happy this customer asked for 

owl themed labels.

Hoping my customer loves these.

They seem right at home on the deck.

Have a hootin' good day!

Chelsea's fun at the Zoo

I've said it before....technology is a wonderful thing.

Being able to talk to Chelsea in real time has been such a blessing.

Seeing photos from their day at the zoo

made my day!

I thought I would steal some to share with you...

 Chelsea and the Roo.

 Sleepy time.

 Up so close!

   Stretching!   

 What a wonderful group of young ladies.

So "Chelsea".............

And with that I must run.

Duty calls.

My days are full 

as is my heart.

Have a happy day.

P.S.  Lest you think that Chelsea's journey is all fun and games...I invite you to read her blog.
Chasing Cadence

Embrace Summer

We froze corn on Friday morning.

Friday evening this squirrel was feasting on the discarded cobs.

I encourage you...and myself

to embrace all the fun of Summer while we have it.

Just as that squirrel embraces this corn cob.

Moments later he was running up the tree with this 

corn in his mouth.

That was a sight.

I'm sorry I missed it with the camera.

My favorites:

Eating fresh corn.

Grilling on the deck.

Waiting anxiously for Autumn.  

Sorry, its true.

Watching butterflies flit and float all over the yard.

Watching the cows meander in the field across the street.

Visiting the roadside stands for fresh veggies.

Coming in from the heat of the day into the coolness

of the air conditioned house.

Ooooh, I nearly forgot....Watermelon!

It is delicious!