Thought I forgot eh? ... just been busy "retiring" from my job .... being retired is NOT over rated ... no bon bons, or sitting on the couch watching soaps ..... so far the "honey do" list isn't overwhelming and I'm liking getting some chores down without interruption .... and I might still get a job part time at some point. Right now, I'm on vacation everyday. Oh yea, I did go camping with the Rangers for the past weekend .... and it was hot .... not complaining since I wait all winter for summer and now that it's here, it's my kind of weather. I'll work on some pic's soon.

What Do YOU See?

I took this picture at our last Royal Rangers Gold Medal Camp evening Council Fire, which is our ministry time to present God's Word to our boys and men. I can not take any sort of credit for what you see, but when I first saw the photo, it was awesome to see what is being revealed.

Changing Times

We certainly would be living in a cave not to notice the world is changing by the day. While we are challenged to face the uncertainty of a new leader and his agenda, we are promised by God that He is able to move in behalf of those who believe that He Is and that He's a rewarder (not a taker) for those who diligently seek Him (not His stuff, but Him). Much is yet to unfold and we may not readily understand, but we have the hope given by God through Jesus Christ that life for us is in His kingdom, which is not of this world (which will pass away). That which is eternal will remain, .... that which is temporal will fade and pass. We are called to walk by faith not by sight, .... seeing what is not seen and not allowing what is seen to keep us from our promises. If in this life only we have hope, we really do not have hope at all. Let's put our trust fully in Jesus and run this race with patience, determined to lay hold on the prize.

Ike Vs. Our Trees

This is our back yard "before" September 15....

















This is "after" Ike's visit ......










































Lot's of firewood and less scenery ...... and some sore muscles, but thanks go to friends and family for the cleanup ...... maybe another backyard photo tomorrow after the pickup is finished ... the good news is no damage to our house or persons ...... just the view.

New Adventure to the Skyline Drive ......

hey what's this .... in Front Royal Virginia?

good thing this one is behind a chain link fence!

okay, here's a view from the Skyline Drive ....

and there are many more

just like this one of the Shenandoah Valley.

Text won't go where I put it!

Our day together in Virginia

Here's one for Shenandoah

Then when we arrived for the evening and for a walk to stretch ...

okay ... this is for the grand kids ...

... praying Mantis

.. and for Ms Adeline

Happy Birthday Phil

We wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY (and won't say how many) but hope you have a wonderful day and a enjoyable celebration of your day. We love you.

Mom and Dad