Green Straw?

Yup! The yellow straw is turning green! In case you think I have lost my brain, I'll tell you that there are fine, hair-like blades of grass popping up all over the yard. I hope that it keeps up during the summer.

This picture is so cute of Wesley and Joel. It was taken in the park during the Talent Contest.

Going to do one of my favorite things--go to the rummage store. Taking a newcomer and showing her the "finer" things to do in Creston. :-)

Burdens and the Elevator...

This morning I read in Wiersbe's "Walk through the Psalms," "If we try to give Him our burdens without giving Him ourselves, He really can't help us. It's like stepping onto an elevator with many heavy packages and failing to put them down on the floor until you reach your destination. Le the elevator carry both you and your packages...Giving your burden to God is an act of faith. But giving yourself to Him and letting Him use that burden to help you grow is taking an extra step of faith. He will invest that burden in building your character. Give your burdens to the Lord to day."

Good stuff.

Another week. Gearing up for the big 90th Banana Split party for Dad on Sunday. He now knows about the surprise, thus it isn't a surprise. Some details he doesn't know. 

Good day in God's House yesterday. It went by quickly. 

This week am starting to go through boxes in the basement. Hope to be in a tossing away mood. 

Saturday, Hmmmmm............

10,000 Crestonians Fireworks

The insurance inspector came around 10 a.m. and declared that we needed a new shingles on the entire roof. Our insurance company is one that believes in getting each claim finished at the time of inspection. He gave us a check for the job before he left. We are praising the Lord. The guy that did Dad's roof will be able to do ours when the summer days are cooler. That's fine, cause we don't have any leaks at this time. It gets so hot up there, I know, because I shingled last time in July and got overcome with the heat. 

Took our dinner over to Dad's and ate there last night. Was able to get him a portable chair riser. He loves it. He helps him get out of his chair in the dinning room without putting wear and tear on this right shoulder. He can it moved down to the Activity Room when he has church service down there. I'm so glad that I found it. I was the the Medical Arts store here in town looking at a new walker for him and spied it. 

Today is a bright and beautiful day with rain forecast. If it rains, I won't have to water the grass seed in the back yard.

"This is the day the Lord hath made, I WILL REJOICE and be GLAD in it."  Psalm 118:24

Looking down the throat of a disgruntled Black Lab

Just got home from the 4th of July Parade. Wesley's first. Grandma Kephart and Aunt Rachael were there also. Our friend, Janet, Got cut off on the left side. There were nine of us there. 

The Gates Clan advertising their sweet corn. With 2 of the gals fiddling in the back of the truck.

My Mom had a car like this. A Metropolitan.

Last night as we were walking we encountered a charging Black Lab. As I bent down to pick Benny up, I glanced up and all I could see were the 4 white "pointy" teeth in a black hole. I got Benny up and turned my back to the Lab. He was guarding his yard, and we were walking by, so he felt threatened. The owner was in the front yard and came running, got the dog in the house, and apologized. Nothing like a "buzz" of adrenaline for the system.

Had Steve and Janet over for Lunch. The Joel Wires' clan will be over for supper and then we will go to the fireworks with 4 others. We will take Wilma down to Dad's. He has a good view from his window of the Fireworks. 

Happy 4th to you.

Day lilies that originated from my Grandfather's flower garden on Brower Lake, Rockford, Michigan.
A cake topper that I just created for a reception here in town this weekend.

Iowa Choir at GARBC Conference last Wedensday. Andy is in next to top row last person on right side or third man in on right side.

 

Creston, Iowa is still here

It must be Wednesday again, 'cause storms are forecast for this morning and afternoon. High winds, hail, and lightening. 

Well, we've had rain, wind, and sirens. Friday night the sirens rang for straight line winds. 80 mph winds went through Omaha/Council Bluffs. The ground is so wet with moisture that trees were just falling everywhere. No real damage here. Just funny looking skies.

We were on "Wesley Patrol" last night and he wasn't a happy camper. Just chewed and chewed on his pacifier. Teeth may be on the way. 

Dad's roof is completed. Our roof is going to get a once over by the insurance man. Air conditioner decided to take a vacation. A new circuit board installed by Wires Handiman service got it going. Dirt work in the back yard is done, seed down and straw being put done as I type. 

Getting ready for a "SURPRISE" 90th Birthday Banana Split Party for my dad. Also, if you are acquainted with him and want to send him a card at my address please do so. His birthday is July 14.

Thot

"Pitch your cares on the Lord. He is a good catcher.!"