Author Archives: donsimba1

Tomorrow, on Thanksgiving Day,  we are reminded to thank God, our Maker and Redeemer, for his love, his tenderness, his truth and his grace.  Here is one of my favorite Thanksgiving passages.  It fits me good! The best way to … Continue reading →

Lisa brought home with her from Italy an olive wood lemon squezzer.  I am determined to copy it, more or less, with maple!  Here it is being glued.  I will let you know if I am at all successful.

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5: 1, 2 At times … Continue reading →

Yesterday I took our neighbor, Ari Beiler, to help out relatives who are preparing for the marriage of one of their children.  The temporary enclosed “porch” will serve them quite well.  When taking pictures of Amish life I try to … Continue reading →

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, … Continue reading →

For some reason, this year our maple’s leaves were a bit subdued.  But lovely, never the less.  Now for the raking!  A Fall ritual.

Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. Ephesians 6:23, 24 The emotion that binds me, … Continue reading →

A sure sign of Fall is the appearance of Anna Ruth’s pecan pies,  Here is a beauty, ready for the family gathering next week.  Even though she is 90 years old, Anna Ruth creates like she did at thirty!

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1, 2 WALK IN THE WAY … Continue reading →

Beside our pond we have some absolutely marvelous large grasses, name unknown to me.  They are near the fish pond.  I am awed by their beauty, waving and dancing in the slight wind.  Nice!