Saturday, and Dad’s 90th birthday celebration excites the hall. We had around 125 for a “come and go” tea. Then a family and friends supper with around 65. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, peas, salad, dessert. All good!!
Here’s the immediate family in portrait.
So, what happens when your camera strap accidentally joins in with the picture you are taking? Creativity happens. Witness the picture of my neice, Elizabeth (Liz) Barton.
We were out the door at 8:00 this morning. Rounded the corner and started weeding the garden. The plan was to be done by 10:00 and then visit Peavy Mart to get a new sprinkler and hose.
Well, then we needed to dig up a bit of grass encroaching on our garden. Then we needed to clean up some twigs under the trees. Then we needed to put down a few cement blocks. Finally, after some lunch and a few iced tea breaks, 3:00 showed up. We declared the work done. And Peavy Mart beckoning!
Of course, when we arrived at Peavey Mart the garden goods were not on sale. We asked when the sale would happen. Tomorrow at 8:00 in the morning. So, we’ll be out the door at 8:00 tomorrow. Hopefully we’ll be home shortly thereafter.
Oh, and the back yard patio area looks good!
The day has been busy. First, our regular Sunday service and then a group who joined us for dinner. I’ve hauled chairs and tables, run up and down stairs, and laughed lots.
Now, the late afternoon creeps forward as I sit and meditate.
“God is good.” The usual response is “all the time”. I know that in my head, and often in my heart.
But some days you wonder how the pattern works. There is a young lady who is sick today, as well as a young man. Others have been not well this week. My dad is recovering, with some success as well as some reluctance. And that’s just the obvious.
That’s where age plays a role. Faithfulness is seen over time, not just in words. And I’ve watched God for years. He’s been watching me for much longer! And when it comes down to it, I’d have to say that He certainly has a better handle on this “life thing” than I do.
So, God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.