A reminder that we need to continue to pray for all who are involved in those devastating wildfires in southern California!
~ Hope you’ve all had a great week so far! I’ve been trying to post pictures, but Xanga was working on adding things in order for us to have more space to upload them! Apparently we were causing an overload! I’m glad they have it up and running again … why, whatever would we do without our pictures here!?!
I have an update on my mother-in-law, Betty: … my sister-in-law got into town on Saturday and is staying for 10 days to help with Betty’s physical therapy. She seemed to be doing better, but early yesterday morning she was rushed to the hospital because of slurred speech! They ran some tests, gave her some blood thinners and she was somewhat better after that! They are keeping a close eye on her, along with her 3 daughters! We also picked up his brother at the airport yesterday. He flew in to be with her for a week. We are continuing to pray!
This Saturday, as long as Betty is up to it, we are meeting at my SIL’s house to celebrate Mom’s 80th birthday, and my hubby’s birthday … which in fact is today! The family wanted to go ahead and do this while his brother and sister were in town. I so wish my son, Ian, could be here to share in all that is going on, (he does too) but we are going to hook up ‘face to face’ on the computer so he can see everyone, and we can see him … I’m so thankful for the miracle of technology, especially when you have loved ones far away!
Ian is now ‘alone’ out in California for about 2 weeks! By alone, I mean that Tim flew out to the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival, where he will meet his parents. After a few days of seminars there, he will be driving back here to Indiana with them to spend another week! We’ll all be getting together as soon as they’re home again! It’ll be good to see Tim … only hoped that my son could be here too … but he’ll be home November 20th, for 10 days … it will be so good to have him home after 4+ months being gone! He would appreciate your prayers for him … for God’s grace, His peace, and a clear mind as he focuses on the work ahead of him these next 2 weeks. He is editing some material for the church, and it’s a bit tougher when there’s only one person working on it.
To recap this past weekend, before it gets too far out of site … Fall finally made it’s appearance … it was a beautiful here! My hubby worked hard all week, as well as all day on Saturday … so Sunday, we headed out for a much needed ‘Day-Date’! The morning started out clear, and crisp, with just a slight breeze … absolutely perfect weather! The leaves were somewhat colorful, but we were hard pressed to find a ‘vibrant’ tree … so there were really no ‘picturesque’ fall photos this trip … they say it’s because it’s been too dry! I’ve always loved to see those bright yellow leaves against a deep blue sky! We drove out to the yearly Covered Bridge Festival in Parke County. People come from all over to go to it, so if you haven’t been there, and you don’t mind crowds, it’s a beautiful place to visit! There are small towns sprinkled about, and you can choose to go to one, or all of them by car, or on a bus tour. Each one has a little something different to offer. Our favorite is Bridgeton. It’s a quaint little town with all sorts of vendors, a grist mill, little shops, a covered bridge, and waterfall. It was particularly crowded, so we didn’t spend as much time there as usual … instead, we spent most the day driving around enjoying the scenery, stopped at some Sunday yard sales where we found a couple of treasures, and also went to some of the other covered bridges the area is known for. A lot of people at those as well, so we went on into Billy Creek Village. It was near the end of the day … also the last day of the festival, so there weren’t very many people left there. Me … I could have pitched a tent about that time and stayed, it was such a beautiful time of day! After spending some time there in that little historical town, we headed home … it was a beautiful drive back! We finished our day with a wonderful meal at the Texas Road House!
Yesterday was much cooler, and the leaves have changed quite a bit now … and are really beginning to fall off the trees! Winter is on the way! I posted (probably way too many) pictures of our day trip below! I have more, but I picked the better ones to share. I’m still getting used to using this camera! I’ll be around to see how you’re doing today, in the meantime, have a blessed Thursday!
(((Hugs)))
~ Deborah <><
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Thought for the day:
The closer we walk to the Shepherd, the farther we are from the wolf. ~Anonymous
This was on our way to Parke County … the leaves here had fallen fast!
This would have been prettier, if the leaves had been more colorful!
The ’vibrant’ bright yellow leaves against the deep blue sky.
The Chainsaw Carver … that’s what he called himself!
He carved the bear he’s working on, in about 20 minutes!
Then they paint them, and find a home for them!
Great way to recycle an old boat,
if you have one sitting around somewhere!
This must have blown in from somewhere …
there were no orange trees in that area!
This photo was taken while we were driving
about 50 miles per hour.
No color on the trees here, but still, the sky was beautiful!
We decided not to venture into the town called ‘Mansfield’ on this trip …
It’s always pretty packed … we really weren’t in the mood for ‘packed’ …
… see all those people going over the bridge?!
Oh, and besides …….
… It was way too scary thinking about finding a parking space in there!!!
A bit blurry, but, I couldn’t resist these ‘Hat Heads’ …
we found them at a sale in an old school gymnasium, in Bridgeton!
I love the red one!
Who would’a thunk it?!! FRIED PICKLES?!! What’s next?! Can anyone guess?!
Have you ever had ‘em … or any unusual ‘fried’ foods?
Not sure if I could eat one … so I didn’t!
Although, this guy seemed to like ‘em!!
~ The Potter’s Wheel ~
Billy Creek Village
~ Billy Creek Village ~
These gentle giants knew their way around the place!
This was on our way home …
And finally, I want to say …
~ To my dear sweet husband, Lewis ~
Love ya, Sweetie!
I’m taking him out to dinner tonight, ssshhh! 
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