summer

A DAY AT THE FAIR

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Today Brenda and I made our way to the Cheshire Fair in Keene NH. We started by getting Maple slushies.

It was the first day of the fair. They were just beginning the judging of the farm animals. Here is the line for the oxen judging.

There was a great tractor display on the way to the sheep and goat pens.

Wer stopped to catch the end of the Pirate Dan show and then stopped at a tree carving displays the rain was beginning.

As the skies opened up we sought refuge under the food tent at Tempesta’s. We had some great barbecue.

It was a great day! We got to walk the entire fair before the rain sogged us out. My garden is very happy for the moisture.

A Few Boxes, a Few Days

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I just finished teaching a huge series at Cornerstone, The Bait Of Satan. It was awesome but very rigorous. I also wrapped up both men’s ministry and boy’s ministry last week. Men’s ministry I have handed off to two very capable lay leaders and boy’s ministry concluded for the summer.

Next month my son, Joe, his wife, Kristine, and their son, Sevy, will be arriving from the Philippines to stay with us here at The Vicarage for a while as they establish a new home here in the States.

In August my Sister Brenda will return from The Netherlands for a six week visit.

It promises to be a busy summer, so before it all begins I thought I would take a few days just to get myself ready, to work on the lawn, to prep the house, to prepare my own mind and heart for the changes in rhythm.

Today just after Prime a few boxes arrived from South Korea. They contain things belonging to my son’s family. Signs that the time is near.

A few boxes , a few days and the future is being revealed. I am feeling ready.