Joy

Psalm 16:11 You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. I often forget to accept the joys of life that God has surrounded me with. This scene is from some of the woods from around our neighborhood--do I appreciate this beauty--sometimes- but then it is so easy to forget the one who created it. Do I take the time to just look and be amazed at the trees and stream that is below, sometimes yes and sometimes no. We take so much that is before our eyes for granted and the simple things in life that should bring us so much joy into our lives is not thought of at all. Why is it so hard for us to become like little children and express our joy for those around us to see. We have a Saviour who died for us, that created the beauty that surrounds us and forget that He would love for us to shout and sing praises to Him day and night. I am trying to be less rigid in the way I express myself and am trying to enjoy the Love of the Lord and to let others know the Love that is there for us to grab hold of and slowly I am beginning to see what the Love of the Lord is all about. Praise His Holy name.

Children

Children are truly a blessing from the Lord. It is wonderful to be a grandmother and to watch our grandchildren as they progress in life. You would love to tell them that life will be wonderful and full of joy but that is one thing that would be great to tell them but then how would they learn to cope with the hard things that will come along in our life. There will be many joys but also many trials along lifes pathways. I think of the cute girl in this picture (one of our grandaughters) who is full of joy and happiness and with lots of energy and just wish how much we could keep her safe and free from the cares of this world. But there is one very important person that is and will always be a part of her life that will never leave her or forsake her and will be her guide throughout the days of her life Jesus Christ our Lord and savior. It is wonderful to have the assurance that He will be with her as she grows and becomes the woman He has chosen her to be. Do you have this assurance if not reach out to Jesus and He can change your life for ever.

A walk thru the woods

Living in Erie Pa. which is the fourth largest City in Pennsylvania has so many lovely places to go to do nature hiking. We have the Pennisula that has beachs and hiking trails, then we have a nature sacurary that has wooden walk ways for those that find it hard to walk on uneven trails. That is just a short walk but is very pretty . A few years ago they expanded this area which was donated land to include a part of the suburb (Millcreek twsp) for a nature hike that is three miles long and is all woods and also follows a creek. It is a beautiful walk and my husband and I decided to take this hike on a beautiful sunny day. We did not however take the whole way since we kind of got tired but we had lunch together and enjoyed the day since we will not have to many more of them. God has provided us with so many wonderful things to do if we just take the time to enjoy them and leave behind the cares of this world. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His beauty that he has given us to enjoy.

The Laurel Mts.

If any of you ever get a chance to see the home that was designed by Frank Loyd Wright for the Kaufman family I hope you get a chance. It was built over a water fall and is just amazing how he designed the house to make the falls a center of attention. It is located in the South East of Pennsylvania in the Laurel Mts. and not to far from Pittsburgh. The house was started in 1935 and finished in 1939. Many from all over the world come to see it since it is now considered a museum. My husband and I made the trip for our 48th anniversary and had a wonderful time. We stayed at Seven Springs which is a resort for skiing in the winter and hiking and other outdoor sports in the summer. It is an amazing resort as you could consider it a little city in itself with so many things to do and places to eat that you could spend a whole week and never run out of things to do. Hope all of you get a chance to visit this area of Pennsylvania.