We arrived at camp at Ohio's State Campground on Pymutuning on Thursday to find a soggy, muddy mess of a campsite. Even with the mud, we had a great weekend of relaxing, great fishing, thunderstorms (even one with a little hail) and several of these, Sunrises accompanied with coffee. This was Georgie's 1st camping trip, he seems to thoroughly enjoy it and was very well behaved.
On this last morning of our trip as I reflect on the weekend, I am reminded that I really don't like mud, but I love camping, I love my family and I am thankful for those who serve or who have served for country.
While I have you here, could you pray for our friend, Angie's Dad. He is having surgery tomorrow to remove spinal tumor and he is also scheduled for stereotactic radiation surgery on wednesday.
Thanks for visiting and have great week.
This past week we were home again at VPC, to fulfill our monthly commitments. Once again, there is nothing like our home church, seeing familiar faces, and catching up with friends. Some how after the church at fellowship time, a few of the old timers and myself started to talk about fishing, for walleye, musky, and perch. Their fish stories had my attention and now I can’t wait to hit the water, and do some fishing. In 24 hours and we will hopefully be leaving for camp, and the excitement is building. For the adventure’s week 15, we may take in a “drive in” worship service, we may do some prayers on our boat while we fish, or we may worship at St. mattress. Stay tuned next week for my post/entry regarding A Church Adventure.
Everyone have a safe Memorial Day weekend.
Thanks for taking time out of your day to visit my blog and read about our adventure.
For those of you wondering what this adventure is all about click on the following link: Church Adventure Begins
For all of the posts on our adventure go here: A Church Adventure.
To start at the beginning scroll to the very bottom and read your way to the top.
If you missed just one or a few weeks the links are below:
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This post is a week late, because week 13 was a hectic weekend. It fell in between two weeks of traveling for Brenda. With a Birthday celebration right around the corner, a Memorial day camping trip approaching, and all of this rain we can’t seem to avoid, we decided to spend both Saturday and Sunday working around the house, cleaning up the yard, getting both the camper and boat prepared for the weekend, and doing some desperately needed shopping. With everything that needed done we decided not to attend any church. But we did successfully get everything we set out to do, complete. That’s is such a great feeling working together as a family and accomplishing stuff.
What is something you enjoy doing with your family?
Thanks for taking time out of your day to visit my blog and read about our adventure.
For those of you wondering what this adventure is all about click on the following link: Church Adventure Begins
For all of the posts on our adventure go here: A Church Adventure
To start at the beginning scroll to the very bottom and read your way to the top.
If you missed just one or a few weeks the links are below:
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Here are some random shots from the field trip to Camp Lutherlyn, I took with Bethany's class yesterday.
Jim was our guide for the afternoon nature hike. He had a ton of patience as I think a few of the boys in our group consumed pure sugar at lunch.
These shots aren’t bad for an old phone, a stupid phone at that. I love my Env Touch.
Everyone have a wonderful weekend!!
I posted about this song back in January. I saw this link on facebook via Klove Radio and had to repost it on my blog.
Here is Mike Rowe recording a video about our work force. Interesting thoughts…
Here is the link he mentions: http://www.mikeroweworks.com/
I should have posted this last week, the emotions I felt at this worship service would have flowed better in my writing. Two Sundays ago, on May 8th, we visited a non denominational Church, in a small town north of where we reside. We were pleasantly surprised by how full the sanctuary was, and then even more surprised by the music presented by Light of the City from Pine Valley Camp. Here is a paragraph from their website:
Pine Valley Camp is a place where urban and at-risk children can experience real life change. Our dedicated staff is committed to loving these children through their pain. In our safe and family-like atmosphere of camp, we have the privilege of witnessing God transform the heart of a child.
Their music and message sent chills down my back, gave me goose bumps on my arms and made tears flow from my face. It was what I call a “God Movement”. I love that feeling of His presence. He continues to move me in a direction, I’m not sure where that direction will lead me in the end, but He does and that gives me a sense of peace. It’s His plan. After this service I do believe that God's direction involves music in some shape or form, I connect with it. I miss participating in leading worship by singing in the Praise team, but I know that I needed this break with my family, worshipping with them has been so refreshing. Time for reflection is what I need/needed. I won't be surprised if Brenda and I return to the Praise team eventually, we really do enjoy singing together.
Ultimately I can feel God's hands moving me to something more, maybe elsewhere in the community, to Praise Him and all he has done. I will continue to open my heart and mind to His plan.
How have you felt God’s presence lately??
Thanks for taking time out of your day to visit my blog and read about our adventure.
For those of you wondering what this adventure is all about click on the following link: Church Adventure Begins
For all of the posts on our adventure go here: A Church Adventure
To start at the beginning scroll to the very bottom and read your way to the top.
If you missed just one or a few weeks the links are below:
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Yesterday the girls helped me clean the second and third floor of our house so that we could go have a picnic and do some grocery shopping together. The cleaning was a breeze, they each dusted and vacuumed their rooms, and while I cleaned the bathroom and then vacuumed the stairs, they continued to dust, straighten the attic, and once the vacuum was upstairs they vacuumed the attic. With there help we were done in plenty of time for me to get a shower and make our lunches for the picnic at North Park. Here are a couple of shots at the park:
I can’t believe how big the girls are getting.
I love this shot.
Good times with my girls.
I am so thankful for them and the time I get to spend with them. The last eight years have been the best ones of my life. I have the best job in the world, homemaker to three wonderful ladies. I would have it no other way.
I love the three of you dearly!
Random Recap
Here is a shot of Georgie watching a live turkey as we left our house on Thursday.
In case you can’t pick out the turkey, here is some arrows.
He was excited, but still did not bark. I love this dog.
Here is a shot of Georgie getting some fresh air out the window of the van.
Here are Brenda and Bridget just before the left for work. Brenda took Bridget this year for take your child to work day.
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So there you have it. Randomness, Bryan Style.
Thanks for visiting and have great weekend!
Yesterday, I got a chance to download an Ep by Christian Artist Robert Pierre and review four songs here on my blog. You too, can go download these great songs here:
http://noisetrade.com/robertpierre
Noisetrade.com is pretty easy to use. You do have to submit and email address and then pimp what you are listening to on twitter or facebook, but then you receive new, free music.
There is more, Robert will be releasing an album soon. I will receive the cd to review it in full, and one to give away. So stayed tuned…
Here is a little information about the artist, Robert Pierre is an 18-year old high school senior from the Orlando, Florida area. With his high school graduation just around the corner (May 20), Robert has just finished recording vocals for his new CD and is currently in rehearsal for his performance during a few summer festivals.
Songs: (click the links for the lyrics)
1. JESUS
2. YOU HOLD ME NOW
3. BREAKING MY HEART
4. IDENTITY
Review:
All four of these songs are good in my opinion. They are up beat and great messages. Jesus and Breaking My Heart are my favorites, but I would suggest all to friends and family. Here is a music video I found over at Godtube.com
If you like what you hear, go to Robert’s Facebook page and Join/Like it and remember I will have a giveaway as soon as I receive the cd.
Thanks for visiting my blog and have great weekend.
* Material Connection Disclaimer: I received this music from Propeller to provide a review on my blog. Stated above are my opinions and mine alone. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
