Enjoying Fall

Elizabeth has been busy working extra jobs around the house to earn some money. Here she is busy raking with a little "help" from Lila.

A Great Opportunity

Today the girls had the privilege of singing and playing the piano at a local nursing home. Our piano teacher is wonderful about reminding the girls that they are learning to play so that can minister to others. Most of our recitals are at The Good Shepherd Nursing Home just for that purpose. These people are always so eager to see the kids and so patient to listen to our simple songs. The crowd is particularly fond of any song with hand motions and familiar hymns. The girls recognize many of the people and the residents always comment on how they have grown. I am thankful for the opportunity for the girls to be comfortable around an older generation and to begin to see the skills they are learning as tools for ministry.

Camping at Tyler Bend

We had a wonderful week-end camping with our Care Group at Tyler Bend on the Buffalo River. The weather was perfect and everyone enjoyed being together. The kids had a great time playing in the large field next to our site, playing hide and seek in the dark, going on a snipe hunt, and swimming in the river. The adults enjoyed cooking and visiting around the fire. We are so thankful to have friends who enjoy camping.

Out for a nice hike along the bluffs of the Buffalo River

Views from the hike.

The girls caught 21 fish - or maybe it was one really hungry fish?

Broom stick bread over the fire.

Our site was wonderfully flat with lots of room for the kids to play.

The girls enjoyed swimming in the cold water.

After we left Tyler Bend we went on a beautiful hike to the Indian Rock House Cave. The hike was not easy but we enjoyed the amazing cave.

Hiking with friends is always fun!